Evgeni Malkin's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Ice Hockey

Evgeni Malkin's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Elbow Injuries Right Elbow 2019-10-04 Right elbow strain Malkin strained his right elbow during a collision with a Dallas Stars player. Collision with a Dallas Stars player 4-6 weeks Rest and physical therapy Short-term absence from games Determination to return quickly Previous knee and shoulder injuries 2019-11-09 Moderate Physical therapy and rest Penguins medical team No significant long-term impact Proper warm-up and strengthening exercises Several games in October and November 2019 Pain and limited mobility in the elbow Low Teammates and family Pittsburgh Penguins facilities
Head Injuries Head 2011-10-12 Concussion symptoms Malkin suffered a concussion after being hit by James Wisniewski during a game. Hit by James Wisniewski of the Columbus Blue Jackets 10 days Rest and gradual return to activity Short-term absence from games Concern over long-term effects of concussions Previous knee injury in 2011 2011-10-23 Moderate Rest and monitoring Penguins medical team Increased awareness of concussion risks Enhanced protective gear and awareness Few games in October 2011 Headache, dizziness, and confusion High Medical staff and family Home and team facilities
Knee Injuries Left Knee 2013-03-08 Torn meniscus Malkin collided with a Toronto Maple Leafs player, resulting in a torn meniscus in his left knee. Collision with Toronto Maple Leafs player 6 weeks Surgery followed by physical therapy Missed part of the 2012-2013 season Increased caution in play style Previous right knee injury in 2011 2013-04-23 Moderate Surgery and physical therapy Penguins medical team No significant long-term impact Strengthening exercises Part of the 2012-2013 NHL season Pain and swelling in the knee Moderate Family and teammates Pittsburgh Penguins facilities
Knee Injuries Right Knee 2011-02-03 Torn ACL and MCL Malkin collided with Tyler Myers during a game, resulting in a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. Collision with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers 6-9 months Underwent surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. Missed the remainder of the 2010-2011 season Experienced frustration and anxiety about recovery None significant to the same area 2011-10-06 Severe Surgery and physical therapy Penguins medical team and outside specialists No significant long-term impact Strengthening exercises and knee brace 2010-2011 NHL season Severe pain and instability in the knee Moderate Family, teammates, and coaching staff Pittsburgh Penguins facilities
Knee Injuries Right Knee 2021-03-15 Right knee surgery required Malkin suffered a significant knee injury during a game against the Boston Bruins, necessitating surgery. Collision during a game against the Boston Bruins 6-8 months Surgery followed by extensive physical therapy Missed the remainder of the 2020-2021 season and the start of the 2021-2022 season Frustration and concern about long-term mobility Previous knee injuries in 2011 and 2013 2022-01-11 Severe Surgery and physical therapy Penguins medical team and outside specialists Potential for long-term knee issues Continued strengthening exercises and monitoring End of the 2020-2021 season and start of the 2021-2022 season Severe pain and instability High Family, medical staff, and teammates Pittsburgh Penguins facilities
Shoulder Injuries Left Shoulder 2016-03-10 Dislocated shoulder Malkin suffered a dislocated shoulder after a collision with a Columbus Blue Jackets player. Collision with Columbus Blue Jackets player 6-8 weeks Rest, physical therapy, and strengthening exercises Missed the end of the 2015-2016 regular season Frustration over timing of injury Previous knee injuries in 2011 and 2013 2016-04-19 Moderate Physical therapy and rest Penguins medical team No significant long-term impact Strengthening exercises and proper technique End of the 2015-2016 NHL regular season Pain and inability to move the shoulder Moderate Family and coaching staff Pittsburgh Penguins facilities

Evgeni Malkin's Sports Injuries Videos

Evgeni Malkin Season-Ending Injury (02/04/11)

Malkin left Friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres with what appeared to be a right leg injury after a second-period collision with...
Video thumb: Evgeni Malkin Season-Ending Injury (02/04/11)

Evgeni Malkin was injured by Erik Gudbranson's hit on February 22, 2013.

Erik Gudbranson hits Evgeni Malkin, who crashes into the boards hard. Malkin appears to be injured on the play. Florida Panthers...
Video thumb: Evgeni Malkin was injured by Erik Gudbranson's hit on February 22, 2013.