This happened in the home game against Buffalo (6:5 0T). The stands chanted the Russian’s nickname: Gino-Gino. This season, the 38-year-old forward already has 11 points (2+9) in five games, and in total in his career: 1307 (500 +807) points in 1150 regular NHL games.
Malkin became the second Russian representative, after Washington captain Alexander Ovechkin, to reach the 500-goal mark.
“I really wanted to score so much last year, and then I thought about it too much all summer. After the last game, everyone expected me to excel at home. “It’s not easy, it’s a long journey to get to 500 and I’m happy I finally did it,” Malkin said. – Now I feel more relaxed and calm. And perhaps for the first time in my life I am proud of myself. This is a great number for me. I am from the small town of Magnitogorsk.
By the way, Metallurg congratulated the Club graduate on his achievement. “Magnitogorsk resident Evgeni Malkin once again demonstrated his greatness: Gino scored his 500th goal in the NHL! We hope and wish to conquer new milestones, Zhenya!” – says the press service.
