BREAKING: Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin. #LetsGoPen...
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The post announces Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin's five-game suspension for intentionally slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head during a game on March 5, 2026[1][7]. The incident happened early in the second period after Dahlin cross-checked Malkin, leading to Malkin receiving a major penalty, game misconduct, and forfeiting $158,854 in salary[2][5]. The NHL Department of Player Safety emphasized the intentional nature and dangerous height of the slash, citing Malkin's history of similar infractions amid the Penguins' playoff push without captain Sidney Crosby[1][6].
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This content is trending due to the recency of the suspension announced on March 6, 2026, following a high-profile game incident involving star players[7][9]. It coincides with the NHL trade deadline and Penguins' injury challenges, amplifying fan discussions on team impacts and player discipline[1]. Penguins fans are particularly engaged given the #LetsGoPens hashtag and ongoing playoff race.
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- 1Malkin, a 39-year-old Russian star, has 527 career goals, all with Pittsburgh, and leads the Penguins with 51 penalty minutes this season[2][6].
- 2This is Malkin's third career suspension, following a 2009 roughing ban and 2022 four-game cross-checking suspension[1][5].
- 3The slash struck Dahlin's helmet and shoulder at a 'dangerous height,' not accidental per NHL review[8].
- 4Malkin misses games against Flyers, Bruins, Hurricanes, Golden Knights, and Mammoth, returning March 16 vs. Avalanche[5].
- 5Forfeited salary goes to the NHL Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund under CBA rules[2][7].
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