The Pittsburgh Penguins could be without one of their stars for the next little while, as Evgeni Malkin will have a hearing with the league’s Department of Player Safety regarding his cross-check of Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki last night.
At the end of the second period, Malkin and Borowiecki came together for the incident in question. Malkin first delivered a hard slash to Borowiecki’s side, before hitting him in the face with his stick. The Penguins forward received a four-minute double-minor penalty (Borowiecki was given a two-minute penalty for his own slash), as it drew blood.
This is certainly not the first time that Malkin has been involved in supplementary discipline decisions. The veteran has received several fines in the past and was given a one-game suspension in 2019 for high-sticking.
The Penguins start a home-and-home with the New York Islanders tomorrow, before doing the same with the Boston Bruins in the following two games.
What about Crosbys very Larkin-esque punch to duud who didnt just get done checking him head first into the boards?
I would say one for the slash. 2 for the cross check. Equals 3 games in total..
You are going to suspend for slashing the stick of someone’s hands?
Crosscheck 2 games.
His absence may do the team good.
Most fans bases want their first ballot HOF players to play.
Not the Yinzgrates…
Judging Geno on his current production. He’s a power play specialist now. His even strength #s suck and his mistakes are high. He may be HOF but he’s certainly not playing like one now.
Low key one of the dirtiest players in the league. Just a completely vicious and cowardly play.
Meh. Incidental contact. No punishment.