Evgeni Malkin Scores 500th Career Goal

In a recent NHL match, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2, with Peyton Krebs and Ryan McLeod scoring 83 seconds apart in the second period, and Tage Thompson's goal serving as the game-winner. Despite Dallas's late surge with two goals in the final minutes, the Sabres held on for the win, bolstered by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's 28 saves. Meanwhile, Evgeni Malkin reached a milestone by scoring his 500th career goal during a game against Buffalo, becoming the 48th player in NHL history to achieve this feat, while Sidney Crosby celebrated his 1,600th career point. The Pittsburgh Penguins, however, struggled defensively, leading the league in goals against after a 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, raising concerns about their performance under head coach Mike Sullivan. The Jets, now the only unbeaten team in the league, continued their strong start with a five-game win streak. As both the Sabres and Penguins look ahead, the contrasting fortunes highlight the competitive nature of the early NHL season.