NHL Milestones: Malkin's 500th and Gustavsson's Goal

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has joined the NHL's prestigious 500 Goal Club, becoming only the fourth active player to achieve this milestone, alongside Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos, and Sidney Crosby. Meanwhile, Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson made history by scoring the first goalie goal in the franchise's history during a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, marking the 18th such occurrence in NHL history. The goal, suggested by teammate Marc-Andre Fleury, was a power-play empty-netter, adding to Gustavsson's strong start to the season. Former Nashville Predators coach John Hynes became the first NHL coach to be behind the bench for two goalie goals, having previously coached Pekka Rinne's goal in 2020. Additionally, former St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen became the first NHL goalie to record wins against 33 different teams. These events highlight significant achievements and unique records within the NHL this season.