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Evgeni Malkin

Evgeni "Geno" Vladimirovich Malkin (Russian: Евге́ний Влади́мирович Ма́лкин, born July 31, 1986) is a Russian professional ice hockey center and ... More »Evgeni "Geno" Vladimirovich Malkin (Russian: Евге́ний Влади́мирович Ма́лкин, born July 31, 1986) is a Russian professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Chosen second overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Malkin's career in the NHL was delayed because of an international transfer dispute until 2006–07, in which he captured the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's best rookie. In his second season, he helped carry Pittsburgh to the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals and was a runner-up for the Hart Memorial Trophy. The following season, Malkin totaled 113 points and won the Art Ross Trophy, awarded annually to the top-scorer in the NHL. He then led all players in playoff scoring, en route to a Conn Smythe Trophy and the Stanley Cup championship. Internationally, Malkin has competed for Russia in two IIHF World U18 Championships and three IIHF World U20 Championships, capturing one gold, two... [ Wikipedia ]

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders Recap May 11, 2013

Evgeni Malkin moved the puck from behind the net to Tyler Kennedy, who fed it to Orpik. The drive might have clipped Islanders forward Brad Boyes on its way past goalie Evgeni Nabokov. "I'm definitely not a goal-scorer, but he laid it right on a tee for me," Orpik said. "I wish I can say ...

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders Recap May 07, 2013

" Tavares slammed in his own rebound in front after Brad Boyes fed him following a turnover by Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. It was the Islanders' third one-goal advantage in the game. This highly entertaining series has already featured 5-4 and 6-4 finishes at Nassau Coliseum. "This was ...

Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Recap May 14, 2013

Evgeni Malkin and Chris Kunitz both chipped in a goal and an assist as Pittsburgh beat Ottawa 4-1 in Game 1 of their series. If they don't slow down Pittsburgh's potent power play, they'll have a difficult time against Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins. Paul Martin and Chris ...

Islanders giving Penguins lots to worry about in NHL playoffs

They may also have to contend with an injury to Evgeni Malkin. But let's not put this all on what Pittsburgh has done wrong. Just as much of this series is about what the Islanders have done right. They've executed their game plan well and played with as much, if not more heart than the ...

The Overtime Hero Is Anyone's Guess

A hard-nosed defenseman, Orpik defers goal-scoring duties to Pittsburgh’s litany of superstars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or James Neal. Orpik, 32, entered Game 6 of Pittsburgh’s Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Islanders having not scored a goal since Nov. 21, 2011. In ...

NHL 14 cover vote: Evgeni Malkin is ugly, so vote for Wayne Simmonds

I'm not going to argue that Wayne Simmonds is a better hockey player than Evgeni Malkin, but I can argue three things in his favor: * Wayne Simmonds wears orange and black, and that's reason enough to vote for him. * Having a black player on the cover of a hockey video game would be ...

Mike Keenan Will Coach in K.H.L.

“Just signed contract with Magnitogorsk of KHL,” he wrote, referring to the three-time Russian and European champions and the club that gave Evgeni Malkin his start. “Looking forward to new coaching opportunity!” Metallurg Magnitogorsk, announced the signing later on Monday morning on ...

Spezza's Long-Awaited Return Lifts Senators

It was kind of a desperation play, just trying to get the puck out and it was a good hit.” Spezza was fourth in the N.H.L in points (84) last season, scoring 34 goals and 50 assists to finish behind only Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin, Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos and Philadelphia’s Claude ...

Eight undersung players of the NHL playoffs second round

If you're the third-line center on the Penguins, playing behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, you know you're not going to get the prime time. That's Sutter's lot in his professional life, but he goes about his job selflessly. He's been a fine replacement for Jordan Staal in that ...

NHL playoffs: Penguins-Senators headline second-round storylines

Their superstar veterans -- Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jarome Iginla and Kris Letang -- took turns dominating at times and the team also got key contributions from Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin and Brooks Orpik (when he was healthy). Plus, the Pens excelled on special teams. But their ...

Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Recap May 17, 2013

He made a series of spectacular saves - including point-blank stops on Jarome Iginla and Evgeni Malkin - but Ottawa coach Paul MacLean doesn't expect there to be a switch when the series heads north this weekend. Neither does Anderson, who didn't take the benching personally. "I think ...

NHL playoffs: Penguins to start Vokoun in Game 5 vs. Islanders

No miscue loomed larger than a silly giveaway by reigning NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin in the third period on Tuesday. With the score tied at 4, Malkin was attempting to clear the zone when he decided to throw a pass toward the middle instead of safely up the boards. Islanders center ...

Senators' playoff path goes through Pittsburgh

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin played their first NHL playoff game in Ottawa, which eventually led to a 2009 Stanley Cup for the pair of superstars. The next year it was a completely different story with Pittsburgh sweeping the hobbling Sens, who had captain Daniel Alfredsson play in ...

Friday Morning Fly By: Really wanted to use "LOLkoun" here. Ugh. MontreLOL will have to do.

( Philly.com ) *Do your part to make sure Evgeni Malkin's face isn't scaring young children at video game stores nationwide. ( BSH ) ...

Sources The Los Angeles Clippers are still considering keeping Vinny Del Negro as head coach

Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz scored power-play goals to lead the Penguins to a 4-1 win over the Senators.Tags: NHL, Penguins, Senators, highlight, Chris Kunitz, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, playoffs The Los Angeles Clippers, after following up the first ...

Quiet Krejci leads way

... want to ask the leading scorer in the playoffs any questions,” he said of Krejci, who came out of the Bruins’ seven-game first round defeat of the Toronto Maple Leafs with 13 points and entered Saturday’s games tied for the NHL playoffs scoring lead with Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin with 14...

Simmonds out for NHL '14 cover

After knocking off Jakob Voracek and Evgeni Malkin to make it to the final eight, momentum seemed to be in Simmonds' favor. Until the results came in about an hour ago: John Tavares of the Islanders has trampsed over the Flyers winger, stealing his rightful place in the final four. Also ...

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