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Malkin Joins 40+ Penguin Elite Club
31 Jul
Summary
- Evgeni Malkin turns 40, joining seven other Pittsburgh Penguins who played past this age.
- Tim Horton, Joe Mullen, and Mario Lemieux are among the past Penguins to reach this milestone.
- Malkin could set a new record for points scored by a 40+ Penguin.
Evgeni Malkin has reached a significant career milestone, celebrating his 40th birthday and joining an exclusive roster of Pittsburgh Penguins who have played professionally at this age. He is now the eighth player in franchise history to achieve this. This accomplishment comes as Malkin has re-signed for the upcoming season.
Malkin's entry into the 40+ club places him in esteemed company. Previous Penguins to play at this age include hockey icon Tim Horton, Hall of Famer Joe Mullen, and the legendary Mario Lemieux. Matt Cullen holds the current record for most points in a season by a 40+ Penguin with 31 points.
Malkin is poised to potentially surpass Cullen's record during the next season. The article also notes that current teammates Kris Letang and potentially Sidney Crosby could join this group in future seasons, highlighting a trend of veteran players continuing their careers with the Penguins.
