http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/5194 Recent articles about Evgeni Malkin en-us More photos » by Erik S. Lesser - AP 3 days ago: Atlanta Thrashers right wing Colby Armstrong keeps the puck away from Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin during the third period of their NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Penguins beat the Thrashers 3-2. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Browse more photos » If you have watched almost any Atlanta Thrashers game this season you have probably witnessed this trend--a first period where th... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:37:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_Thrashers_Consistency_Problem/1630350 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_Thrashers_Consistency_Problem/1630350 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/The_Thrashers_Consistency_Problem/1630350 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f18a9e60bfaf8ac35a7c6861dd343d7f52bd0f67/small/Atlanta_Thrashers_v_ffbf.jpg The Penguins organization is pretty savvy at marketing and this is just another example.They have created a new show, in partnership with the NHL, called "NHL in Russian" that will feature Russian players, news and notes (and will be broadcast entirely in Russian). It will debut on Tuesday, November 24th at 8:30 AM (which is 4:30 PM in Russia).The first show will include interviews with Evgeni Malkin (of course) and hockey legend Igor Larionov (Alyonka's father). Alyonka will al... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHL_in_Russian_NXL_Na_Russkom_Now_Part_of_Penguins_HD2_Radio_Station/1586746 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHL_in_Russian_NXL_Na_Russkom_Now_Part_of_Penguins_HD2_Radio_Station/1586746 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHL_in_Russian_NXL_Na_Russkom_Now_Part_of_Penguins_HD2_Radio_Station/1586746 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/ba27d40103c9810296eb4ba0ba5a6b3daa33b398/small/Phoenix_Coyotes_v_8dcd.jpg Pascal Dupuis scored his second goal of the game 1:24 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed back star forward Evgeni Malkin by snapping their four-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:33:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_drop_OT_decision_on_Bruins_in_Malkins_return/1566337 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_drop_OT_decision_on_Bruins_in_Malkins_return/1566337 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_drop_OT_decision_on_Bruins_in_Malkins_return/1566337 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/0/10fe0cfa64b7e72d2f91461244d61f63a8935e09/small/New_York_Rangers_092a.jpg Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m. EST. One day after topping the Calgary Flames at home, the Sabres visit Philly in a game that can give them a true test of how good they really are. Ray Emery(notes) is expected to be in net for the Flyers after backstopping them to wins in ... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:15:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Puck_Previews_Emery_shoots_for_six_in_a_row_Malkin_returns/1565190 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Puck_Previews_Emery_shoots_for_six_in_a_row_Malkin_returns/1565190 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Puck_Previews_Emery_shoots_for_six_in_a_row_Malkin_returns/1565190 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4ddfd65fa2a406fc87e9e515bef23b8ab97b8cff/small/Boston_Bruins_v_38fb.jpg We interrupt our Caps’ coverage to bring you an update from the Land of Unregulated Mullets: the Pens are losing, a lot, lately. Last night the visiting Devils took the barber clippers to Sidney & Co., 4-1. Since Halloween, the Pens are 1-5, and last night’s lone tally against New Jersey represents the lone goal Pittsburgh has scored in their past three games. Injuries, it should be mentioned, are playing a role: Sergei Gonchar, Evgeni Malkin, Kris LeTang, and Tyler Kennedy a... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:15:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Friday_Schadenfreude_A_Whole_Lot_of_Losing_up_in_Western_Pa/1556489 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Friday_Schadenfreude_A_Whole_Lot_of_Losing_up_in_Western_Pa/1556489 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Friday_Schadenfreude_A_Whole_Lot_of_Losing_up_in_Western_Pa/1556489 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/adcecde44fbb246a1e50c2c1185761173ed43599/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91654755.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B6F43F2570BC1D19890F230E9DDEE3EEA246FEC5BEF4194E.jpg by Adam GretzFiled under: PenguinsThe power play unit for the Pittsburgh Penguins hasn't exactly been a model of consistency since the start of the 2008-09 season, finishing 20th in the league a year ago, and currently residing in the 22nd spot through their first 13 games of this season.Take the unit's quarterback, Sergei Gonchar, and arguably the team's best player, Evgeni Malkin, out of the lineup, and it goes from maddening inconsistency to complete disaster.Penguins Power Pla... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Penguins_Power_Play_Hasnt_Overcome_Loss_of_Gonchar_Malkin/1512770 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Penguins_Power_Play_Hasnt_Overcome_Loss_of_Gonchar_Malkin/1512770 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Penguins_Power_Play_Hasnt_Overcome_Loss_of_Gonchar_Malkin/1512770 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/4/e4c9bb53edf6ae4a8e1173d925f2cb02bb41e1ef/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f88373623.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937776ED92A93314C854BFC5A6B2D783FC.jpg by Adam GretzFiled under: Penguins, NHL InjuriesAfter losing No. 1 defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a broken a wrist over a week ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be without another top player as the reigning NHL scoring champion, Evgeni Malkin, will be out of the lineup for two-to-three weeks with a shoulder strain. According to head coach Dan Bylsma the injury happened roughly 10 days ago, and sitting him out is a precautionary move at this point.Malkin to Miss 'a Couple of Weeks' origi... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:26:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Malkin_to_Miss_a_Couple_of_Weeks/1458988 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Malkin_to_Miss_a_Couple_of_Weeks/1458988 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Malkin_to_Miss_a_Couple_of_Weeks/1458988 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9dde1f9133ecde6a044f0b7ba51d18779b4e7357/small/New_York_Rangers_adf3.jpg NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin will be lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two to three weeks because of a strained right shoulder. Malkin has been attempting to play through the injury, but coach Dan Bylsma says the team decided to rest the center. The star Russian would miss seven games if he is out two weeks and 10 games if he is out three. Malkin is tied with Sidney Crosby for the team lead in scoring with 14 points - four goals and 10 assists in 12 games. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:45:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pens_39_Malkin_NHL_scoring_champ_out_2_3_weeks/1458835 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pens_39_Malkin_NHL_scoring_champ_out_2_3_weeks/1458835 At practice this morning, Penguin Coach Dan Bylsma announced that C/LW Evgeni Malkin will miss "a couple of weeks" with a shoulder injury that he has been trying to play through. Malkin apparently strained the shoulder a few games ago and has been playing through it, but the Penguins made the decision to shut him down and let his battered wingbone heal. BucketofPucks.com has teh Fantasy Hockey Impact! Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:33:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Out_2_3_Weeks_with_Shoulder_Injury/1458553 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Out_2_3_Weeks_with_Shoulder_Injury/1458553 An interview from Pavel Zaitsev and Sport-Express in Russia: Many considered Detroit a favorite for the Stanley Cup finals. What helped Pittsburgh in the end? Detroit was the favorite? I don’t agree. In my opinion two equal teams met in the finals. We just started the series on a road and it is always very difficult to [...] Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:28:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_speaks_to_Russian_newspaper/829010 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_speaks_to_Russian_newspaper/829010 There must be a little-known rule in the NHL that in order to qualify for the Conn Smythe trophy, you must have a pretty hot girlfriend. Last year’s winner, Henrik Zetterberg of the Detroit Red Wings, got to take his trophy home to his gal pal Emma Andersson - a Swedish sweetie who reminds some [...] Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Hits_Miami_Beach_With_Hot_Girlfriend/761492 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Hits_Miami_Beach_With_Hot_Girlfriend/761492 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Hits_Miami_Beach_With_Hot_Girlfriend/761492 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/9/79ca15d9c840a88c8bacdc803189644201d803c5/small/Russian_hockey_player_1655.jpg Evgeni Malkin: He’s back with his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Kondakova. They met at a club back in Russia while she was married, and kept in touch when he left for the NHL. She got a divorce, is reportedly in the States now, and they’re back together. [Big League Screw] Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Hockey_Offseason_Malkin_8217s_Girlfriend_Oksana_Kondakova/728367 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Hockey_Offseason_Malkin_8217s_Girlfriend_Oksana_Kondakova/728367 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Hockey_Offseason_Malkin_8217s_Girlfriend_Oksana_Kondakova/728367 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/f/cfe20376ee64d3d3482eb57bc347c3dd706d6a25/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f87944485.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1931569F35F73ADB3E9A437079F85E61A76.jpg Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap You know, sometimes I'm amazed when there aren't good photos in the inbox. It's very disappointing. Thankfully, the fine young lads at Styles Points (we'll say via Best Pucking Bets) discovered this picture of Penguins' star Evgeni Malkin doing that thing that slimy Russians do when they have too much to drink. I have no idea when or where this photo i... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:33:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Is_Here_To_Steal_Your_Girlfriend/691054 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Is_Here_To_Steal_Your_Girlfriend/691054 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Is_Here_To_Steal_Your_Girlfriend/691054 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9c16835f3f0298cc843346db68fd9ddb77ee671f/small/Stanley_Cup_Finals_b44d.jpg Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap You know, sometimes I'm amazed when there aren't good photos in the inbox. It's very disappointing. Thankfully, the fine young lads at Styles Points (we'll say via Best Pucking Bets) discovered this picture of Penguins' star Evgeni Malkin doing that thing that slimy Russians do when they have too much to drink. I have no idea when or where this photo i... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:33:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Is_Here_To_Steal_Your_Girlfriend_Update/691373 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Evgeni_Malkin_Is_Here_To_Steal_Your_Girlfriend_Update/691373