As has happened in the past, Evgeni Malkin likes to show just how good he is when the team needs him to be at his best. Malkin has done so when team Captain Sidney Crosby was out with other injuries, and Crosby's concussion is no different. Malkin has been rising steadily in the points column after some early season struggles he faced himself with a nagging injury. Malkin has gathered 43 points in his frist 31 of the season and has 15 goals so far on the season.
This just didn't happen over night. Malkin worked hard all summer getting ready for this season. After a few seasons plagued by injuries, Malkin was determined to have a better season. People have noted that his work ethic this past summer was unlike any other they have seen from him and that he still maintains his focus on playing his best. This mind set could not have come at a better time. With all of the injuries, the Pens need each player to be playing their best and especially Evgeni Malkin. We are extremely lucky to have a Malkin on our team when a Crosby goes down with an injury. No other team in the NHL is quite that lucky.
If Malkin keeps up with his pace and his work ethic, he could be looking at another great year in his career because it is already shaping up like that.
So, with Malkin continuing to focus on his play and wanting to be better, and the rest of the Pens playing soundly, we will see how far this Pens team can go.
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