Evgeni Malkin Faces Potential Discipline After Ejection for Slashing

Malkin was ejected from Thursday's 5-1 loss to Buffalo after receiving a five-minute major and game misconduct for a retaliatory slash to Rasmus Dahlin's face and neck. The 39-year-old, who has 47 points in 46 games, faces potential league discipline given his history of stick infractions, including suspensions in 2019 and 2022. His absence creates significant pressure for the Penguins, who are already managing Sidney Crosby's lower-body injury.