Scoring pucks for Pittsburgh were Brian Rust (double), Reilly Smith, Jake Guentzel and Russian forward Evgeni Malkin. All five of Pittsburgh’s goals came in the third period. Malkin also helped Smith score, recording an assist for himself.
Malkin spent 17 minutes 46 seconds on the ice, making five shots and earning a +2 rating.
- Crosby praised Malkin’s performance in the Washington game
Source: Sport

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