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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Draws power-play helper
Evgeni Malkin recorded a power-play assist, two hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Jets.Malkin has been in a bit of a rut with just two helpers over his last six contests. This was his first power-play point since Nov. 5. The 38-year-old center now has 20 points (five goals, 15 assists), 48 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 22 appearances, though he's offset some of his struggles with seven multi-point performances.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Pair of points in win
Evgeni Malkin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.Malkin notched his seventh multi-point effort of the campaign in this contest. He set up an Erik Karlsson goal in the first period before scoring the game-winner himself in the third. While it's good to see Malkin be explosive on offense at times, he's also been held off the scoresheet in nine games. The 38-year-old center has five goals, 13 helpers, 37 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 16 appearances this season. He's a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option until he can get to more steady scoring production.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Back on scoresheet in loss
Evgeni Malkin delivered a power-play marker and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.Malkin was credited with the primary helper on Sidney Crosby's second-period tally before the former potted his first goal on the man advantage this season. Malkin's 22:12 of ice time led all of Pittsburgh's forwards, and the hulking left-shot center spearheads the Pittsburgh Penguins' attack with 16 points over 14 games. Overall, Malkin has collected four goals, 12 assists, five power-play points, 30 shots, five hits, 11 blocks and three takeaways while shooting at a 13.3 percent clip.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Stands out in loss
Evgeni Malkin scored a goal on two shots, added two assists, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.Malkin nearly hurt himself on his goal, as his momentum carried him into the post and boards after he blew past the Canucks' defense. The 38-year-old has been a boom-or-bust player so far, with five multi-point efforts and five scoreless outings over 10 games. Even with streaky scoring, he has three goals, 14 points, 18 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-3 rating this season. Malkin is locked in as the No. 2 center, and he's been one of few bright spots for the Pittsburgh Penguins early in the campaign.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Point streak ends Friday
Evgeni Malkin didn't record a point nor attempted a shot in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.Malkin was coming off a four-point effort in the win over the Sabres on Tuesday and had recorded four straight outings with two or more points, but the streak came to an end abruptly Friday in a game where the Pittsburgh Penguins looked overmatched. Malkin has two goals and nine assists across six appearances so far in 2024-25.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Pots goal No. 500
Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and added three assists, two on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.With his tally early in the third period, Malkin became the 48th player in NHL history to score 500 career goals, and just the second Russian after Alex Ovechkin. Malkin's had a blistering start to the season, reeling off four straight multi-point performances and piling up two goals and 11 points during that stretch. The 38-year-old managed only 67 points in 82 games in 2023-24, the lowest full-season total of his career, but Malkin might still have at least one more big campaign left in him.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Inches closer to another milestone
Evgeni Malkin scored a goal on his lone shot on net, dished two assists and had one hit in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.After setting up Rickard Rakell and Kris Letang, Malkin dusted the Habs with an empty-net goal, his first of the season to go along with six assists. It was the 499th career tally for Malkin, who recorded the 1,300th point of his career Saturday. The 38-year-old forward has multiple points in three straight games.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Hits 1,300 career points
Evgeni Malkin put up two assists Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Toronto.The points gave Malkin 1,300 in his career, tying him with Jarome Iginla for 36th on the all-time list. The 38-year-old Malkin accomplished the feat in 1,148 games. Despite his age, he still has plenty in the tank, and he should continue to move up the list this season. Guy Lafleur sits 29th with 1,353, and Brendan Shanahan is 28th with 1,354.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Hits assist milestone in win
Evgeni Malkin delivered two assists in a 6-3 victory over the Red Wings on Thursday.Malkin now has 800 career assists and is within 31 of moving past Henrik Sedin into the fourth-most for players born outside North America. Overall, Geno sits 34th in assists and 37th in points in NHL history. At 38, Malkin is on the downside of his career, but he's coming off a 67-point season and should be able to mirror that - or close to it - this season.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Produces assist Tuesday
Evgeni Malkin logged an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 2-1 exhibition loss against Detroit.Malkin is on the back end of his career, but the left-shot center should be in store for another productive season when taking into account his role on the team. The 38-year-old will occupy his usual spot on the second line while skating with the first power-play unit. Malkin banked 27 goals and 67 points across 82 regular-season games in 2023-24.