Penguins honor Malkin’s 500th career goal with special pregame ceremony
Star forward joined by family as team celebrates milestone
DET@PIT: Malkin honored in pregame ceremony for 500th goal
Evgeni Malkin had 500 emotions as he was honored for his career milestone on Wendesday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated the veteran forward’s 500th career goal with a special pregame ceremony before their game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena.
Malkin was joined by his parents, Vladimir and Natalia, and son, Nikita, on the arena ice.
A special tribute video of the Penguins star’s 500 career goals aired on the arena video board.
Malkin also received special congratulatory messages from his family, former teammates and players around the League including Alex Ovechkin and Marc-Andre Fleury.
Inspiring his teammates, family, and competitors every step of the way.
Congratulations on 500 NHL goals, Geno! pic.twitter.com/SukKdmGxEX
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 14, 2024
Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang presented Malkin with a gold-plated stick and special plaque to commemorate the acheivement.
Malkin teared up as he saluted the crowd.
https://t.co/shTtfocxAZ pic.twitter.com/Tt9gporc9V
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 14, 2024
Before the game, the Penguins displayed Malkin’s No. 71 outside the locker room in nod to the request he made after the team did the same thing for Fleury in October.
Honoring #71 the way he requested pic.twitter.com/fsdGpPHbNk
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 13, 2024
Malkin scored his 500th goal on Oct. 16 against the Buffalo Sabres. He is the 48th player in NHL history to reach the milestone.
