The Buzzer: Malkin continues torrid pace

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.

Now there's an @NHL goal call you don't hear every day, courtesy of @TelemundoSports' Andrés Cantor! ? pic.twitter.com/Kh9Gez0Xjv

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) February 3, 2018

Phil the Thrill:

One thing to know about @PKessel81 is that he can flat out shoot. pic.twitter.com/kLJ2DDKOVy

— NHL (@NHL) February 3, 2018

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

SEBASTIAN AHO TAPS ONE OUT OF MIDAIR WITH ONE HAND TO MAKE IT 1-0 HURRICANES! pic.twitter.com/twkII0Zw1n

— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) February 3, 2018

Factoids of the Night:

Henrik Zetterberg collected the 605th assist of his NHL career (all w/ DET) to pass former teammate Pavel Datsyuk for sole possession of fifth place on the @DetroitRedWings all-time list. #NHLStats #DETvsCAR pic.twitter.com/MzofNqoGPe

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 3, 2018

MISC:

• ‘Spare parts’ doing the unimaginable in Vegas
• Sabres’ Larsson suspended two games for cross-checking Trocheck
• Gudas avoids suspension for Palmieri hit that inspired Zajac fight
• UK hockey player released after punching fan
• After returning home, Jagr says he’s far from finished
• PHT on Fantasy: The Monthly Method

Scores:

Penguins 7, Capitals 4

Red Wings 4, Hurricanes 1

Sharks 3, Blue Jackets 1

Wild 5, Golden Knights 2

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