Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin takes the spot for NHL Photo of the Day for his excellent weekend performance. The Penguins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday, or more so, pounded the Lightning. Malkin netted 3 goals and added an assist for a 4 point night along with a +3 rating and 4 penalty minutes. The scoring touch continued Sunday afternoon against the Columbus Blue Jackets as he netted another goal. Malkin has stepped up in the absence of Sidney Crosby. Some fans have felt his work ethic has not been there in the past, but this season for sure, he has come nightly to compete. Malkin has 37 goals and 41 assist for 78 points this season so far.
On a different note, Bauer gloves and APX skates, Warrior pants and an Easton Stealth RS stick… huh?