Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has been added to the Eastern Conference squad for Sunday's all-star game in Atlanta.

Malkin has 26 goals and 30 assists.

Malkin was added after Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who was elected as an all-star starter by fans, was forced to withdraw because of injury. Crosby suffered a high ankle sprain Friday in a game against Tampa Bay.