Evgeni Malkin, the Russian forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, currently heads his team’s statistics for offensive contributions in the opening games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
According to information released by the National Hockey League’s press service, the 39-year-old skater has accumulated 36 points across his first 28 Stanley Cup series contests, achieving this total through 15 goals and 21 assists.
In the first round, the “Penguins” are set to face the Philadelphia Flyers. The schedule for their matchups is slated for April 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27th, 29th, and if necessary, May 2nd*.
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Previously, the “Penguins'” captain, Sidney Crosby, when discussing the squad’s readiness for the decisive phase of the championship, made a point to highlight the strong desire for victory displayed by his long-time teammates, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
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