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Evgeni Malkin Suspended 5 Games for Slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the Head
Malkin received a five-game suspension after slashing Dahlin in the head, marking his third career suspension and leading the Penguins with 51 penalty minutes this season.
- On Friday, March 6, 2026, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head at PPG Paints Arena.
- After Dahlin's cross-check near the Sabres' net, Malkin slashed Dahlin 38 seconds into the second period, swinging his stick then dropping his gloves.
- Player Safety cited intent and prior plays when explaining the suspension, saying 'This is not the case of an off-balance player bringing his stick down without control or result of a player whose movements were directly influenced by the opposing player, nor is it the case of a careless player accidentally making contact with an opponent',
- The penalty swung the game as the Sabres scored twice in five minutes to lead 3-1 and Malkin will forfeit $158,854.15 under the collective bargaining agreement.
- The suspension adds to Malkin's disciplinary history as the 39-year-old leads the Penguins with 51 penalty minutes this season and faces contract-extension talks as a restricted free agent this summer.
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Evgenij Malkin was responsible for a slash to the head of Rasmus Dahlin. Now the Russian NHL star is suspended for five games, according to ESPN.
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