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Evgeni Malkin

Pittsburgh Penguins
🏆 3× Stanley Cup Champion (2008, 2015, 2016)
C Shoots: L ⟷ 6'3" ⚖ 195 lbs 🗓 1986-07-31 📍 Magnitogorsk, Russia
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
A
Verdict
Star-level season
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
84
6G · 11A · 17 GP
Form · last 10
Heating up
12 pts (1.20/g) · season 1.00/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 17 games in 2026-2027, Evgeni Malkin has 6 goals and 11 assists for the Pittsburgh Penguins, an 84-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as A — star-level season. Over his last 10 games he has 3G and 9A (12 points), a 1.20 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 1.00.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

17 GP
6 Goals
11 Assists
17 Points
+1 +/-
8 PIM
2 PPG
3 PPP
37 SOG
16.2 S%
5 Hits
17:27 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-20271761117+18237517:27
2025-202656194261+136141482417:36
2024-202568163450-244241253217:47
2023-202482274067+5706199018:35
2022-202382275683-128211240018:35
2021-202241202242-10249129018:20
2020-20213382028-424472017:44
2019-202055254974+7587171019:31
2018-201968215172-25899187018:48
2017-201878425698+168714239018:59
🏆2016-201762333972+187711191018:37
🏆2015-201657273158+16511162019:22
2014-201569284270-2609212018:58
2013-201460234972+10627191020:04
2012-20133192433+536499019:42
2011-2012755059109+187012339021:01
2010-201143152237-4185182019:49
2009-201067284977-610013268020:51
🏆2008-2009823578113+178014290022:31
2007-2008824759106+167817272021:19
2006-200778335285+28016242019:10
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

180 GP 69 G 114 A 183 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
3 2 1 3 0 4 1 5 0
2021-2022
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
7 3 3 6 +2 6 0 22 1
2020-2021
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
4 1 4 5 -2 8 1 8 0
2019-2020
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
4 0 1 1 -3 6 0 21 0
2018-2019
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
4 1 2 3 -1 6 1 11 0
2017-2018
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
9 4 4 8 -7 16 3 23 2
2016-2017
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
25 10 18 28 +9 53 1 60 0
2015-2016
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
23 6 12 18 +1 18 4 72 1
2014-2015
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
5 0 0 0 -1 0 0 11 0
2013-2014
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
13 6 8 14 +6 8 1 40 1
2012-2013
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
15 4 12 16 -2 26 0 67 1
2011-2012
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
6 3 5 8 -1 6 1 26 0
2009-2010
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
13 5 6 11 0 6 4 58 1
2008-2009
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
24 14 22 36 +3 51 7 104 3
2007-2008
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
20 10 12 22 +3 24 5 75 3
2006-2007
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
5 0 4 4 -1 8 0 10 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

3.4 P/60 Points per 60 min
1.2 G/60 Goals per 60 min
12.1 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
60 SAtt Shot attempts
36.4% FO% Faceoff win %
0.11 TK/GV 2 TK / 18 GV
4 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

70.6% 1° Pts % 12 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
52s Shift Avg 344 total shifts
0.17 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.8 PEN/60 4 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 17 games this season

Consistency Score
1.03
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
2
Longest: 2 games
Cold Streaks
3
Longest: 2 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 6 2 5 7 13 1.17
✈️ Away 11 4 6 10 23 0.91
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
17 games played 10 point games (59%) 5 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-12 @ SJS team logo SJS W 3-2 0 1 1 +1 3 0 1 20:04
2026-11-09 @ ANA team logo ANA L 2-5 0 2 2 -2 5 2 0 21:52
2026-11-08 @ LAK team logo LAK W 5-2 0 3 3 +2 1 0 1 16:55
2026-11-06 BOS team logo BOS L 2-6 0 0 0 -1 1 0 0 16:11
2026-10-31 @ MTL team logo MTL L 4-5 0 0 0 -1 1 0 0 17:54
2026-10-29 UTA team logo UTA L 3-4 0 2 2 +1 4 1 0 16:29
2026-10-22 FLO team logo FLO W 4-0 1 1 2 +2 1 0 0 12:54
2026-10-20 @ UTA team logo UTA L 4-5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 15:54
2026-10-18 @ VGK team logo VGK L 2-6 1 0 1 -2 1 1 0 12:51
2026-10-17 @ COL team logo COL L 2-5 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 17:01
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Evgeni Malkin in the news

  1. Analysis · Pittsburgh's Stars Are the Ones Losing Their MinutesPittsburgh is ninth in five-on-five expected goals share and 5-6-1. Its depth is winning its minutes while Crosby's line and Erik Karlsson are underwater.
  2. Analysis · Ovechkin Can Still Score. Washington Just Cut His Minutes.Alex Ovechkin starts his final season on 929 goals. He was still a top-25 five-on-five scorer last season, but Washington has cut him to 13 minutes a night, and the…
  3. Analysis · Season Review #12: Pittsburgh Penguins - Three Years Out, 98 Points, Third in NHL Goals, 0-3 Down to the Flyers, Won G4, Won G5, Lost G6 OT, and a Franchise at Its Most Important Crossroads Since 2012The Penguins returned to the playoffs after four years out, scored 288 goals (3rd in the NHL), and nearly completed an impossible 0-3 comeback against the Flyers. The…
  4. Playoffs · 3.8 Percent: Philadelphia's Impossible Return, Vladař's Masterclass, and the End of Pittsburgh's EraDan Vladař's two shutouts and 42-save Game 6 closed out a Flyers series win nobody outside the room saw coming - and a Crosby-era Pittsburgh chapter that may not get…
  5. Playoffs · Crosby Refuses to Lose: Penguins Stare Down Elimination in PhiladelphiaSidney Crosby has five points. Arturs Silovs has stolen two games. The Penguins trail 3-2 with their season on the line in Philadelphia.
  6. Recap · Why Pittsburgh's Depth Scoring Surge Reveals Their True Playoff IdentityThe Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-2 victory over New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center Thursday night wasn't decided by Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. It was authored by…
  7. Recap · Dallas Stars Surge Past Pittsburgh 6-3 Behind Bourque's Two-Goal PerformanceThe Dallas Stars overcame an early deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday night. Mavrik Bourque led the way with two goals, while…
  8. Recap · Colorado's Goaltending Carousel Just Revealed Their Championship Window ProblemThe Colorado Avalanche entered Tuesday night's game against Pittsburgh leading the Central Division by seven points, riding Nathan MacKinnon's historic 110-point pace…

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Evgeni Malkin — frequently asked

Is Evgeni Malkin still in the NHL?
Yes. Evgeni Malkin is on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster.
Is Evgeni Malkin having a good season?
Evgeni Malkin has 6G-11A-17P in 17 games (2026-2027), an 84-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as A: a star-level pace. Over his last 10, he has 3G and 9A (12 pts).
How is Evgeni Malkin playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Evgeni Malkin has 3 goals and 9 assists (12 points, 1.20 per game) versus a season rate of 1.00. He is trending up.
How many goals does Evgeni Malkin have in 2026-2027?
Evgeni Malkin has 6 goals in 17 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many points does Evgeni Malkin have this season?
Evgeni Malkin has 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 17 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Evgeni Malkin on pace for?
Through 17 games in 2026-2027, Evgeni Malkin is on pace for 84 points over the full 84-game season (17 so far).
What is Evgeni Malkin's career high in points?
Evgeni Malkin's career high is 113 points — 35G and 78A in 82 games in 2008-2009.
What team is Evgeni Malkin on?
Evgeni Malkin currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
Is Evgeni Malkin playing tonight?
The Pittsburgh Penguins play next on November 15, 2026, at home against the Ottawa Senators.
How old is Evgeni Malkin?
Evgeni Malkin is 40 years old. He was born on July 31, 1986.
Where is Evgeni Malkin from?
Evgeni Malkin is from Magnitogorsk, Russia.
How much does Evgeni Malkin weigh?
Evgeni Malkin weighs 195 lb (88 kg).
What position does Evgeni Malkin play?
Evgeni Malkin plays center for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What number does Evgeni Malkin wear?
Evgeni Malkin is number 71 for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Does Evgeni Malkin shoot left or right?
Evgeni Malkin shoots left-handed.
Has Evgeni Malkin won a Stanley Cup?
Yes. Evgeni Malkin has won the Stanley Cup 3 times.
How many career points does Evgeni Malkin have?
Evgeni Malkin has 1424 career NHL points in 1286 regular-season games.