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Evgeni Malkin Would Like a Word With You
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Evgeni Malkin's teammates on what makes him special, favorite
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Shot out of a cannon': Evgeni Malkin, teammates recall franchise
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Penguins GM: Malkin and Letang stay 'in a perfect world
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NHL: Owner Mario Lemieux has Penguins well-positioned for run at
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B/R NHL Roundtable: Ideal Landing Spots for Evgeni Malkin in 2022
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Evgeni Malkin nearing Penguins' game-winning goal record
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