Evgeni Malkin Scores 500th Career Goal

Evgeni Malkin achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 500th career goal during a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres, assisted by teammate Sidney Crosby. This goal places Malkin among only 48 players in NHL history to reach the 500-goal mark, and he becomes the third Penguin to do so, alongside Crosby and Mario Lemieux. Malkin expressed his relief at finally reaching the milestone after a summer of anticipation, and Crosby praised the achievement, recalling the assist he provided for Malkin's goal. However, Malkin's performance took a downturn in a subsequent game against the Carolina Hurricanes, where he failed to register a point or attempt a shot, ending a streak of four consecutive multi-point games. Overall, Malkin has started the 2024-25 season strongly, accumulating 11 points in the first five games before the recent setback. His journey continues as he aims to maintain his scoring pace and further contribute to the Penguins' success.