The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated forward Evgeni Malkin off the injured reserve after he missed the past few weeks with a lower-body injury. 

Malkin was injured in Pittsburgh's second game of the season. He has one goal in two games played this season. The 33-year-old recorded 21 goals and 72 points in 68 games last year. 

The Penguins have an 8-5 record in 13 games this season and hold the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.