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The Buzzer: Malkin continues torrid pace

Washington Capitals v Pittsburgh Penguins

PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is congratulated by his bench after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals at PPG PAINTS Arena on February 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)

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Players of the Night:

Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins: Malkin scored two more goals on Friday, bringing his total over the past three games to seven. That’s a lot. Malkin is now four back of Alex Ovechkin, who also scored twice on Friday.

Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings: This seems to be a trend when yours truly writes The Buzzer. Mrazek was great again on Friday, stopping 36-of-37. His past six starts have been remarkably good. Two shutouts and in five of those six outings, his save percentage was no less than .944.

Highlights of the Night:

The goal was good. The call was better.

Phil the Thrill:

Aho with the one-handed mid-air tap in.

Factoids of the Night:

MISC:

Scores:

Penguins 7, Capitals 4

Red Wings 4, Hurricanes 1

Sharks 3, Blue Jackets 1

Wild 5, Golden Knights 2


Scott Billeck is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @scottbilleck