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| Evgeni MALKIN (MAHL-kihn, ehv-GEH-nee) |
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Center. Shoots left. 6'3'', 195 lbs. Born, Magnitogorsk, Russia, July 31, 1986.
Pittsburgh's 1st choice, 2nd overall, in 2004 Entry Draft.
2007-08 Statistics as of Jan. 24/08: 49 GP – 27 G – 30 A – 57 Pts. – 46 PIM
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Malkin launched his NHL career in memorable fashion in 2006-07, becoming the first player in 89 years to tally goals in each of his first six NHL games. Before Malkin, only three players in NHL history had scored at least one goal in each of their first six (or more) games and all did so in 1917-18, the League's inaugural season. He went on to lead all rookies in goals (33), power-play goals (16), assists (52) and points (85), capturing the Calder Trophy as the League's top rookie.
Malkin posted a 15-game point streak from Oct. 23 – Nov. 22, the longest by a Russian player in NHL history. The previous mark of 14 was set by Boston Bruins forward Dmitri Kvartalnov in 1992-93, who tallied points in each of his first 14 NHL contests.
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