"The 39-year-old center received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head on Thursday night. The play happened in the second period of Buffalo's eventual 5-1 beatdown of the Pittsburgh Penguins. While the two players engaged in a net-front battle, Dahlin cross-checked Malkin to move him away from goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen."
"The Penguins legend has a history of losing his cool during games, having been suspended twice previously in his career. Malkin's most recent punishment was the four games he sat out in 2022 for cross-checking Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki in the face. He has also been fined four other times."
"After recording just 50 points (16g, 34a) in 68 games last season, Malkin has returned to more familiar form this year, notching 47 points (13g, 34a) in 46 games. He is second on the team in scoring behind captain Sidney Crosby (59) and tied with defender Erik Karlsson for the team lead in assists."
Evgeny Malkin was ejected from Pittsburgh's 5-1 loss to Buffalo after slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head during a net-front battle in the second period. The incident occurred after Dahlin cross-checked Malkin away from the goaltender. Malkin responded with an audible slash to Dahlin's helmet and attempted to fight, but officials intervened. The 39-year-old center has a documented history of discipline, including two previous suspensions and four fines. His most recent suspension was four games in 2022 for cross-checking. Despite these issues, Malkin has performed well this season with 47 points in 46 games, second on the team in scoring.
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