Plotnikov was taken off the Evgeni Malkin line and skated with Steve Bonino and Beau Bennett during Monday's practice, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plotnikov saw time with Bonino and Bennett in the second half of Saturday's tilt against Arizona and played his best hockey. For whatever reason, he appears more comfortable on the third line. During one late shift he set up a scoring play and then rung a shot off the post. Plotnikov is still looking for his first NHL point after two games.