Evgeni Malkin

Alex Alexeyev on the priceless experience of having dinner with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin

The Washington Capitals made a late-season trip to Pittsburgh back at the end of March and before they took on the Penguins, the team’s Russian contingent met up with Pens star Evgeni Malkin at his house for dinner.

In attendance from the Caps side of things were Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Alex Alexeyev, and honorary Russian Aliaksei Protas.

It’s not often you get to sit down with two first-ballot hall-of-famers from your home country and enjoy a meal especially when both of them are set to do battle against one another in a few hours. Alexeyev outlined the experience to Sport24’s Daria Tuboltseva.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 month ago

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Anthony Mantha’s late turnover leads directly to Evgeni Malkin’s game-winning goal

With less than three minutes remaining in regulation on Saturday night, the Washington Capitals had found the last piece of their three-unanswered goal comeback against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game seemed destined for overtime and standings points would be shared among both teams.

Unfortunately, for the Caps, that comeback was shortlived as Anthony Mantha got caught trying to make a move in the neutral zone and turned the puck over directly to Penguins star Evgeni Malkin.

Malkin potted the ensuing chance with 1:20 left in the game and the Pens would escape 4-3 victors without any sort of extra hockey.

The play that sealed the Caps’ fate originated in their own zone as Mantha got ready to try and create a rush chance of his own.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

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Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and other Capitals have dinner with Evgeni Malkin before Penguins game

The Capitals-Penguins rivalry has gotten progressively tamer over the years as both teams have won Stanley Cups. Feelings of mutual respect have gradually replaced whatever enmity the teams previously held.

For instance, during the All-Star Weekend, a friendship between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby was played up — Ovi even said they were “going to have a couple beers together” when they retire — and the two combined with Ovi’s son Sergei to win the Breakaway Challenge.

Now, ahead of Washington’s big Saturday night game against Pittsburgh, the Capitals’ Russian players (and one adopted Russian) broke bread with Penguins center Evgeni Malkin.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins after management gives him desired four-year deal

The biggest beef between Evgeni Malkin and Pittsburgh Penguins was the term of his next contract. And 13 hours before free agency was set to begin, the Penguins gave Malkin his desired fourth year and the center ultimately re-signed with the only team he ever played for.

Malkin’s contract will pay him $6.1 million over the next four seasons ($24.4 million total) and will likely Geno to the end of his hockey career in the NHL.

Malkin had 42 points (20g, 20a) in 41 games last season.

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By Ian Oland 11 months ago

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Friedman: Evgeni Malkin could sign an incentive-laden one-year deal with a Penguins rival

Update: Evgeni Malkin, in the end, opted not to test free agency and has re-signed with the Penguins.

Original story: The Washington Capitals are Nicklas Backstrom-less and will be without the second-line center for a large portion of next year after the Swede underwent hip resurfacing surgery. Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said that the team would look to fill that hole internally.

…But! There’s an intriguing option that the Capitals may consider that is 100 percent headed to free agency: Evgeni Malkin.

The future Hall of Famer decided to test the market on Monday after not feeling wanted by the Penguins. And while the Capitals can’t sign a $9.5 million player if they’re planning for Backstrom to come back this season, there’s a way they could potentially make Malkin work.

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By Ian Oland 11 months ago

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Report: Evgeni Malkin will become unrestricted free agent after not feeling wanted by Penguins

In the midst of a huge news day around the National Hockey League, TSN’s Darren Dreger dropped a report on the free agency status of Pittsburgh Penguins star center Evgeni Malkin.

Dreger says that Malkin and the Pens will not come to an agreement before the Wednesday deadline and the veteran Russian has chosen to explore the open market. Malkin, a likely future Hall of Famer and the second overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft after Alex Ovechkin, will become a free agent for the first time in his career.

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By Chris Cerullo 11 months ago

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Evgeni Malkin teases pending free agent status after Kris Letang signs retirement contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they signed pending-UFA Kris Letang to a retirement contract on Thursday. Letang’s deal will net the 35-year-old rearguard $6.1 million per season over the next six years.

One player that was particularly happy about Tanger’s new contract was Evgeni Malkin.

Though Geno didn’t seem particularly optimistic they’d remain teammates.

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By Ian Oland 11 months ago

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Impending free agent Evgeni Malkin wants to retire in Pittsburgh but ‘If the team says you should move on, I’m fine’

The Pittsburgh Penguins have an important offseason ahead of them that could change the landscape of the Metropolitan Division. A few core players, who helped them win multiple Stanley Cups, will be unrestricted free agents. That includes Russian star Evgeni Malkin.

Malkin spoke to the media on Tuesday at the Pens’ Breakdown Day. The major topic of discussion was his future with the franchise. The Russian center wants to retire in Pittsburgh but the Pens may have other plans.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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George McPhee on how he low-key learned the Capitals won the 2004 Draft Lottery and why they picked Alex Ovechkin over Evgeni Malkin

One of the biggest moments in Washington Capitals’ history was not televised. It happened behind the scenes and over the phone.

Former Capitals general manager George McPhee found out the Capitals won the 2004 NHL Draft Lottery from Colin Campbell, the NHL’s then Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations.

The Capitals jumped up in the lottery to the number one overall spot despite only having the third-best odds (14.4 percent).

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Evgeni Malkin suspended four games for cross-checking Mark Borowiecki in the face

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced late Monday night that Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin will be suspended for the next four games for cross-checking Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki in the face.

Earlier in the day, the NHL announced that Malkin would have a hearing, meaning he could be fined or suspended a maximum of four games.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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