Quick Info
| Profession | Ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 31/07/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR (now Russia) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Evgeni Malkin
18/09/2026
Malkin entered his 21st NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and said he is still motivated to keep playing. Reports from September 2026 also noted that he was not ruling out continuing beyond the 2026-27 season, with his future tied to his health and performance.
26/05/2026
Malkin signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, keeping him with the club through the 2026-27 NHL season. The deal came after a strong 2025-26 campaign in which he produced 61 points in 56 games despite dealing with a shoulder injury.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Evgeni Vladimirovich Malkin |
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| Known For | Professional ice hockey center for the Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Position | Center |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nickname | Geno |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
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| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career
| Current Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| League | NHL |
| Draft | 2004 NHL Entry Draft, 1st round, 2nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins |
| NHL Debut | 2006 |
| Jersey Number | 71 |
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| Status | Active |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Two-way center with elite offensive skill and playmaking ability |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Magnitogorsk in the former Soviet Union. | |
| 2. He was selected second overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. | |
| 3. He has played his entire NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins. | |
| 4. He obtained American citizenship in October 2019. | |
| 5. He is the 6th most productive European in NHL history. |
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