Malkin set a unique achievement among NHL players over 40
Pittsburgh forward Evgeny Malkin became the first NHL player aged 40 and older to assist in six consecutive goals
Russian forward “Pittsburgh” Evgeny Malkin became the first player in the history of the NHL at the age of 40 years and older, gave an effective pass with six consecutive goals abandoned by his team.
This happened in the match “Pittsburgh” against “San Jose”, which ended after a series of bullies with a score of 3: 2 B. The series itself began in matches against “Anaheim” (2: 5) and “Los Angeles Kings” (5: 2), where Malkin also made assists.
Malkin made an effective pass in the episode with the first goal.
Malkin also became the third NHL player over the age of 40 to score points for six consecutive goals. Previously, this was possible only Swedish defender Niklas Lidström (7 goals in a row in 2010) and Finnish striker Teem Selyanna (10 goals in a row in 2011).
Pittsburgh with 19 points is sixth in the Capital Division. In the next match on November 15, the team will play against the Ottawa Senators.
