Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will miss his fifth straight game and seventh in his past eight because of a bruised right foot. Malkin said following Wednesday?s morning skate that he would not play in the Penguins? night game against the Lightning. He hopes to return Saturday against the Thrashers. Defenseman Sergei Gonchar said he would miss a fourth consecutive game due to strep throat. He also expects to play on Saturday.