Evgeni Malkin begins 21st season with Pittsburgh Penguins
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Evgeni Malkin kicks off his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins as they prepare for their regular campaign. At 40 years old, Malkin remains passionate about the game, emphasizing that his performance will dictate whether he continues beyond this season. Last year, he recorded 19 goals and 42 assists, proving his worth despite injuries. Malkin is close to adding to his impressive tally of career points and continues to mentor younger teammates. The Penguins aim to build on last season's success after securing a second-place finish in the Metropolitan Division.
- •Malkin enters his 21st season with the Penguins on September 18, 2026.
- •He scored 19 goals and 42 assists last season after multiple injuries.
- •Malkin mentors younger players as one of four Russian teammates.
- •He is close to surpassing 1,421 career points in the NHL.
- •The Penguins retained a strong roster after a successful previous season.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Evgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone’s guess
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins news: Evgeni Malkin gets real on retirement chances after 2026-27 season
- 7:34 PMESPN NHL — Penguins' Malkin not tipping hand on plans beyond 2026-27
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Evgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone's guess
"The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin this summer to a one-year contract. Malkin was set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1. He wanted to play another season in the NHL. And he seemed willing to accept the possibility of playing for another team. This season, he has returned to the Penguins. He feels ready to contribute […] The post Penguins news: Evgeni Malkin gets real on retirement chances after 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Evgeni Malkin remains as passionate as ever about hockey as his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Whether it's his last, be it in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, only his body knows. “I mean it’s a hard question,” Malkin said Friday.
"Evgeni Malkin remains as passionate as ever about hockey as his 21st season with the Penguins begins. Whether it's his last, be it in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, only his body knows.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 5:28 AMEvgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone’s guess
Evgeni Malkin remains passionate about hockey as he starts his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:40 AMPenguins news: Evgeni Malkin gets real on retirement chances after 2026-27 season
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin this summer to a one-year contract. Malkin was set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1. He wanted to play another season in the NHL. And he seemed willing to accept the possibility of playing for another team. This season, he has returned to the Penguins. He feels ready to contribute […] The post Penguins news: Evgeni Malkin gets real on retirement chances after 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- ESPN NHLSep 18, 2026, 7:34 PMPenguins' Malkin not tipping hand on plans beyond 2026-27
Evgeni Malkin remains as passionate as ever about hockey as his 21st season with the Penguins begins. Whether it's his last, be it in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, only his body knows.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 6:15 PMEvgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone's guess
Evgeni Malkin remains as passionate as ever about hockey as his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Whether it's his last, be it in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, only his body knows. “I mean it’s a hard question,” Malkin said Friday.
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