Evgeni Malkin will cover for teammate Sidney Crosby in the NHL All-Star Game, as he was one of five replacement players named on Tuesday. Malkin leads the Penguins in goals (26) and points (56). Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, replacing starter Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils, joins Malkin on the East squad. Defenseman Scott Niedermayer and forward Corey Perry from the Anaheim Ducks were added to the West roster.