Player of the week: Evgeny Malkin (L)
NHL has awarded Evgeny Malkin (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week.
A native of Russia, Evgeny Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 160 NHL games during his career, notching 65 goals and adding 99 assists along with 116 penalty minutes. The 15 year old left wing has played 82 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 32+47=79 with 36 PIM.