Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin tallied four points during their overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. In the second period, Malkin tallied two helpers, the primary assist on Philip Tomasino's strike and the secondary assist on Erik Karlsson's goal.
Crosby, signed through 2026-27, has repeatedly said he will play only for the Penguins. He and Malkin are the franchise leaders in games played and join Lemieux as the only players in franchise history to win the Hart and Conn Smythe trophies and multiple scoring titles.
John Tortorella and Boko Imama had a different opinion regarding a questionable hit in the Penguins' 5-4 overtime victory.
Bryan Rust also said he expects to play Saturday. The forward missed a 3-2 loss at the Philadelphia Flyers on Feb. 8 with a lower-body injury and has 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) in 48 games, third on the Penguins behind Crosby (58 points) and Rickard Rakell (48).
Michael Bunting objected, a bit, to the premise of the question. His usual linemate Evgeni Malkin is probably not the same player at 38 as he was at 28. What can he still … Bunting interrupted the reporter offering the clumsy query.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will get a huge boost to their lineup when the hit the ice for the first time following the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Veteran forward Ev
Down 3-0 in the second period, the Penguins clawed back to a 4-4 tie at the end of regulation to snatch at least a standings point. Led by captain Sidney Crosby and teammate Evgen