Malkin's parents get assist on his two-goal night vs. Blue Jackets
It's been quite some time since Evgeni Malkin's parents, Vladimir and Natalia, have had the opportunity to make their annual pilgrimage from Magnitogorsk, Russia to Pittsburgh to watch their son play.
Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena marked Vladimir and Natalia's return to Pittsburgh to finally see a game in-person again. Whether they were a pair of good luck charms, or their presence was simply a boost for Malkin mentally, it paid off. Malkin's two power-play goals helped lead the Penguins past the Blue Jackets, 3-2.
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Malkin's parents get assist on his two-goal night vs. Blue Jackets
It's been quite some time since Evgeni Malkin's parents, Vladimir and Natalia, have had the opportunity to make their annual pilgrimage from Magnitogorsk, Russia to Pittsburgh to watch their son play.
Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena marked Vladimir and Natalia's return to Pittsburgh to finally see a game in-person again. Whether they were a pair of good luck charms, or their presence was simply a boost for Malkin mentally, it paid off. Malkin's two power-play goals helped lead the Penguins past the Blue Jackets, 3-2.
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