Penguins' Malkin, Hornqvist could return Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and wing Patric Hornqvist practiced Friday and could return to the lineup Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes.

Malkin said Friday he feels good and there's a great chance he could play, according to the Penguins Twitter feed. Malkin is waiting to see if he experiences any pain or soreness later Friday before he makes a final decision.

Malkin has missed the past six games with a lower-body injury. Pittsburgh is 1-4-1 during that stretch, scoring nine goals.

Hornqvist has missed the past five games with an undisclosed injury.

"I feel much better. It will be a day-to-day decision," he said in comments tweeted by the Penguins. "Felt good out there and did all the drills."