Penguins announce surgery for Malkin - 02-09-11

And things just keep getting better for Penguins.

The team officially announced forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo knee surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. He suffered  the injury Friday in a collision with Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers.

Rehabilitation is expected to take six month and he should be ready for training camp to begin the 2011-12 season.

In 43 games this season, Malkin had 37 points.

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