US EditionPenguins' Evgeni Malkin Slashes Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin in the Head
Malkin's slash led to a major penalty and ejection, with the Sabres scoring twice shortly after to take the lead, potentially facing further NHL discipline.
- On Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin slashed Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head at PPG Paints Arena, drawing a five-minute major and a game misconduct that led to his ejection.
- After a series of hits near Buffalo's net, Dahlin cross-checked Malkin, prompting officials to assess a minor penalty to Dahlin as Malkin responded with a slash.
- The game was tied 1-1 when the misconduct occurred, and Buffalo scored twice in five minutes to lead 3-1 with goals from Josh Norris and Ryan McLeod.
- He could face supplementary discipline, and losing Malkin would strain Pittsburgh's top-six with Sidney Crosby, Penguins captain, out a minimum of four weeks, possibly prompting Kyle Dubas, Pittsburgh general manager, to seek a forward before the NHL trade deadline Friday.
- The 39-year-old Malkin, in the final contract year, has 13 goals and 47 points in 45 games and ranks among team leaders in penalty minutes.
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NHL star Evgeni Malkin ejected for slashing opponent across the face, could face suspension
Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin was ejected from Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres after receiving a five-minute major penalty for slashing Rasmus Dahlin.
Pens fall to Sabres/Malkin likely to face NHL discipline after ejection - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 last night at PPG Paints Arena. Both teams scored short-handed goals in the first period, with the Penguins goal coming from Bryan Rust, his 21st of the season. The Sabres took control of the game in the second period on a power-play, then scored another short-handed goal. 11 penalties were called in the game, but the most damaging was a slashing penalty on Evgeni Malkin in the second perio…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
LancasterOnlineSuspension likely for Evgeni Malkin after slash to the head in Penguins loss to Sabres
Without Sidney Crosby, the Penguins needed Evgeni Malkin to step up and lead the offense — as he so often has throughout his career. Instead, Malkin...
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