The upcoming Olympic break could potentially be coming at a good time for a few banged-up Penguins players. The biggest concern likely involves Evgeni Malkin, who appeared to be in pain on the bench Sunday night following a seemingly light shoulder tap from Anthony Mantha.

Penguins' veteran forward, Evgeni Malkin suffered an apparent injury at the end of Sunday's 3-2 win against the Canucks.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by first-year head coach Dan Muse, have performed well this season. They were projected to finish near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but have remained near the top.

Evgeni Malkin has no plans to retire amid the Penguins' hot streak, helping Pittsburgh beat the Oilers 6-2 in Edmonton.

To see how good Dubas has been in reviving the Penguins, all you have to do is take one look through their roster.

When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the possibility that a change of scenery could unlock a goaltender who had shown flashes of being more than his numbers suggested.