Just two days after reaching 800 assists, Pittsburgh Penguins’ top star achieved another milestone on October 12, 2024. In a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he recorded two assists for the second consecutive game, bringing his career total to 1,300 NHL points. he became only the 37th player in league history to reach this milestone, further solidifying his legacy as a future Hall of Famer.
For one of the few times in his legendary career, he is playing less for a Stanley Cup and more for personal achievements. He already has four assists through three games, so it’s not for a lack of trying, but Pittsburgh doesn’t seem to be one of the top contenders in the league anymore. That said, the 38-year-old Russian centerman is trying his best to change the narrative.
Evgeni Malkin scored his 1300th point in his career on this assist on Rickard Rakell's goal!
Way to go, Geno#LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/3CTMSDbJu0
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) October 13, 2024
Malkin and the Penguins are coming off of back-to-back playoff misses, something that is unfamiliar territory for the veteran—he had never seen a campaign without a postseason berth in his entire career prior to 2022-23. So far this season, they are 1-2-0 including a 4-2 defeat to the aforementioned Maple Leafs. The dynasty may be fading, but the talent is not.
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The last truly attainable milestone for Malkin this season is 500 goals. Just two shy of that total with 498, he’s probably a few days away from that one. Hitting a new century mark in goals, assists, and points all within October would be quite a story, but it is very much a possibility for the long-time Penguin.
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