Evgeni Malkin begins 21st season with Pittsburgh Penguins
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 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.
- 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
"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- 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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