Evgeni Malkin's OT Goal Secures Historic Win for Penguins Over Flyers
The Penguins rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Flyers 5-4, with Malkin and Crosby setting an NHL record for wins as a scoring duo.
- Evgeni Malkin scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, and added two assists in the Penguins' comeback victory over the Flyers.
- Malkin and Sidney Crosby became the first duo in NHL history to achieve 400 wins when both record at least one point in a game.
- The Flyers initially led 3-0, with rookie Matvei Michkov scoring twice and assisting on another goal, solidifying his lead in rookie scoring with 44 points.
- Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Philip Tomasino contributed key goals to tie the game, while Malkin's second-period goal sparked the rally.
- The game saw controversy after Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway left with an injury following a hit by Bokondji Imama, which was downgraded to a minor penalty, drawing criticism from Flyers coach John Tortorella.