PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist during a five-goal third-period surge and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 5-2. Malkin tied Alexander Mogilny for the third-most goals in NHL history among Russian-born players. Bryan Rust scored twice, including a late empty-net goal, while Reilly Smith and Jake Guentzel also scored during Pittsburgh’s big third-period comeback. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 34 shots in his first start with Pittsburgh. Matt Coronato and Jonathan Huberdeau scored for the Flames and Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves.
Malkin, Penguins Surge Past Flames
October 15, 2023 7:38 am