27.12.2012

Player of the week: Evgeni Malkin (L)
NHL has awarded Evgeni Malkin (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 427 NHL games during his career, notching 199 goals and adding 307 assists along with 354 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has played 37 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 26+24=50 with 2 PIM.