Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve on Sunday with an upper-body injury while Michael Bunting missed Sunday's game due to a car accident.

Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Evgeni Malkin and Matt Nieto each suffered injuries during a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Beyond a posting on one of the team’s social media accounts acknowledging Malkin’s ailment,

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve on Sunday ... Sullivan also said Sunday that Malkin’s linemate Michael Bunting was involved in a car accident outside of PPG Paints Arena before the game.

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured ... Sullivan also said Sunday that Malkin's linemate Michael Bunting was involved in a car accident outside ...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Bunting was involved in a minor car accident on Sunday outside of PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh ahead of their tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning, as reported by Rob Rossi of The Athletic. According to head coach Mike Sullivan, there were no major injuries in the accident.

Malkin (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Seattle on Tuesday, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn end their scoring slumps with two goals apiece, John Gibson makes 31 saves and the Ducks snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win.

Yesterday though Penguins GM Kyle Dubas pushed back on D'Amico's report, flatly denying that the team is in selling mode.

Not just pending free agents, but all big name players in play.

A source close to the Penguins has informed @TheRGMedia that Kyle Dubas is looking for a fire sale. Big name veterans, not simply just pending free agents, are up on the trade block and the Penguins are also willing to retain to move out Erik Karlsson. More on this below: https://t.co/uxHpnheLs5

Not only did Nedeljkovic become the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist in the same game, but he also made 40 saves to lead the Penguins to a 5-2 win over the Sabres.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are continuing to battle for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but likely will be sellers at the deadline.