Penguins Rout Panthers as Malkin Hits 1,400 Career Points

Veteran center's hat trick leads Pittsburgh to dominant victory.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:51am

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Veteran Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin recorded a hat trick and reached a major career milestone, surpassing 1,400 total points in the NHL, as the Penguins routed the visiting Florida Panthers in a lopsided victory.

Why it matters

Malkin's accomplishment is a testament to his longevity and consistent excellence as one of the league's premier playmakers over the past two decades. The Penguins' decisive win also keeps them in contention for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference.

The details

Malkin opened the scoring with a power-play goal early in the first period to reach the 1,400-point milestone. He then added two more goals later in the game to complete the hat trick, pacing the Penguins' offensive onslaught against the Panthers.

  • The game was played on April 5, 2026.
  • Malkin scored his milestone 1,400th point in the first period.

The players

Evgeni Malkin

A veteran center for the Pittsburgh Penguins who has been one of the NHL's elite playmakers for the past two decades.

Pittsburgh Penguins

A professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that competes in the National Hockey League.

Florida Panthers

A professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida that competes in the National Hockey League.

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What they’re saying

“Evgeni has been the heart and soul of this team for so many years. To see him reach 1,400 points is a testament to his incredible skill and dedication.”

— Mike Sullivan, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins

What’s next

The Penguins will look to build on this dominant win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Evgeni Malkin's historic milestone performance highlights the Penguins' continued success and the veteran center's enduring excellence as one of the NHL's all-time great playmakers.