Evgeni Malkin records three assists in Penguins win over Kings

Fantasy hockey: Malkin's three-assist night against Los Angeles matched the production already baked into his recent averages of 0.93 points per game.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 8, 2026 · Updated November 8, 2026

Evgeni Malkin recorded three assists in Pittsburgh's 5-2 win over the Kings on Saturday, November 7. He added one shot, one block and a plus-2 rating while logging 16:55 of ice time.

The three-point outing stands out on the scoresheet, but Malkin's recent averages already sit at 0.93 points per game. His underlying play grades 69 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a measure of how sustainable his scoring is. He skates on the first power-play unit and averages 2:56 with the man advantage, fifth among all Penguins skaters.

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The three assists represent a strong night, but they align with Malkin's recent production of 0.64 assists and 0.30 goals per game. His 17:47 per night shows Pittsburgh deployed the veteran center in all situations, and his 0.31 power-play points per game indicate steady contributions with the man advantage.

Malkin has three games remaining this week, playing Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. The single shot on goal was well below his 2.3 shots per game. Managers rostering him should keep him active through Pittsburgh's three-game week, treating this performance as a normal night for a player at his level.

What to do

• Keep Malkin active through Pittsburgh's three remaining games this week (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday).

• Expect similar production to his recent averages of 0.93 points per game with steady power-play time.

• Monitor his shot generation, as the one attempt against Los Angeles sits well below his 2.3 per game.

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