Things escalated on the ice during a game between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins when Evgeni Malkin was penalized for slashing Rasmus Dahlin late in the first period. After Dahlin delivered cross-checks, Malkin retaliated with a stick swing, hitting Dahlin in the head and neck, leading to his ejection for a game misconduct. Both players received minor penalties, but Malkin faces potential further discipline due to his history of suspensions. The Penguins, currently second in the Metropolitan Division, are relying on Malkin while Sidney Crosby recovers from injury.
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Evgeni Malkin Ejected for Slashing Sabres Defenseman
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