Malkin gets 2 goals in his return from suspension as the Penguins beat the NHL-leading Avalanche 7-2

AI Briefing

• – Evgeni Malkin scored twice and had an assist in his return from a 5-game suspension for slashing, leading the Penguins to a 7-2 win over the Avalanche.
• – The Penguins took a 4-0 lead in the first period on goals from Malkin, Jake Guentzel, and Bryan Rust.
• – The Avalanche struggled to contain the Penguins' offense, outshooting them 43-25 in a game that saw several other Pittsburgh players score their first goals of the season.