Malkin, Penguins Surge Past Flames

October 15, 2023 7:38 am

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.