"Penguins star Evgeni Malkin wasn't in the locker room following Thursday's practice at Consol Energy Center, but he certainly made his presence felt on Twitter during Tuesday's matchup of Russia and Canada in the world junior championships. Malkin mocked some of his Canadian teammates when Russia jumped to a 6-1 lead, then fell silent as Canada roared back before falling, 6-5.

"He's been a little annoying lately," center Jordan Staal said with a smile.

Staal's locker is next to Malkin's.

"It was well deserved, the way they played," Staal said. "You never want to lose to Russia, especially when you've got this loudmouth beside you.""