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Malkin Sparks Penguins' Dominant 7-2 Win Over Avalanche

3/17/2026

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Evgeni Malkin returned from a five-game suspension and led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on October 24, 2023.
Malkin scored two goals and provided one assist, contributing to Pittsburgh's second-place standing in the Metropolitan Division.
The Penguins scored four goals in the first period, with Anthony Mantha, Elmer Soderblom, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, and Noel Acciari also contributing.
Nathan MacKinnon and Brent Burns scored for Colorado, who allowed their highest goals against this season but maintained their division lead due to the Dallas Stars' loss.

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Evgeni Malkin returned from a five-game suspension and led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on October 24, 2023.
Malkin scored two goals and provided one assist, contributing to Pittsburgh's second-place standing in the Metropolitan Division.
The Penguins scored four goals in the first period, with Anthony Mantha, Elmer Soderblom, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, and Noel Acciari also contributing.
Nathan MacKinnon and Brent Burns scored for Colorado, who allowed their highest goals against this season but maintained their division lead due to the Dallas Stars' loss.