Forwards Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust - both on injured reserve with lower-body injuries prior to the 4 Nations break - skated in full contact capacity with the team on Tuesday. According to assistant coach Mike Vellucci - filling in for Sullivan as far as media availability - forward Boko Imama is still day-to-day.

The Pittsburgh Penguins conducted their first organized practice since Feb. 7 on Tuesday afternoon, as the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off break continues ahead of Thursday’s title game between Canada and the United States.

Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust returned to practice on Tuesday, what was said about their return and the addition of a new defenseman earlier