Rink report

0 Comments | USA TODAY, October, 2006 | by Kevin Allen

Dynamic duo: The true excitement for Pittsburgh Penguins fans when heralded rookie center Evgeni Malkin makes his debut tonight could come on the power play. He'll probably be out often with star Sidney Crosby, 19. "You could see in practice today when he and Crosby had a two-on-one," Penguins general manager Ray Shero said.

"You could see that look in their eyes." The Russian center was considered last season the best player outside the NHL, but his debut was delayed because he dislocated his shoulder in preseason. "He wanted to play a week ago," Shero said. "But ... it was better to be safe." Malkin, 20, was cleared to resume practice last Friday, and Shero said he has been "in full contact" with no problems with his shoulder. That will be tested because the Penguins play...

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