Evgeni Malkin
Pittsburgh Penguins center and alternate captain, three-time Stanley Cup champion, and the hockey player fans know as Geno.
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NHLOverview
- Born
- July 31, 1986 · Magnitogorsk, Russia
- Known as
- Geno
- Team
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Position
- Center · Alternate captain
- Draft
- 2004 · Second overall, Pittsburgh
- Breakout
- 2006–07 · NHL Rookie of the Year
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How it started.
Malkin’s father put him on skates at three. He trained in the Metallurg Magnitogorsk hockey school.
From Magnitogorsk to Pittsburgh.
He played for his hometown club’s junior and senior teams before Pittsburgh selected him second overall in 2004. His NHL debut came in 2006 after a transfer dispute delayed his move. He scored in each of his first six NHL games and finished his rookie season with 85 points, earning the Calder Trophy.
A career with Geno.
Malkin became a central part of Pittsburgh’s championship teams in 2009, 2016 and 2017. His individual honors include two NHL scoring titles and the 2012 Hart Trophy. He has also represented Russia internationally, winning World Championship gold in 2012 and 2014.
Creditschronological, newest first
Club hockey
- 2006–presentPittsburgh PenguinsCenter and alternate captain
- 2003–2006Metallurg MagnitogorskForward before joining the NHL
International hockey
- 2014IIHF World ChampionshipRussia · Gold medalist
- 2012IIHF World ChampionshipRussia · Gold medalist
Awards
- Stanley Cup2009, 2016, 2017 · Champion with Pittsburgh
- Hart Memorial Trophy2012 · NHL most valuable player
- Ted Lindsay Award2012 · Most outstanding player, chosen by the players
- Art Ross Trophy2009, 2012 · NHL scoring leader
- Conn Smythe Trophy2009 · Playoff most valuable player
- Calder Memorial Trophy2007 · NHL Rookie of the Year
Quotes
Best city, best fans, I stay one more year.Evgeni Malkin, NHL.com
On staying in Pittsburgh in May 2026.
Trivia
- After his 2009 scoring title, he bought teammates ties as a thank-you.
- His son Nikita was born between Games 1 and 2 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final.
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