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Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins is ejected after a major penalty for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday’s game, which ended in a 5-1 loss for the Penguins. Malkin retaliates after Dahlin's cross-check, swinging his stick and prompting officials to step in. Dahlin receives a minor penalty. The NHL's Player Safety Department announces a hearing for Malkin on Friday, which raises the possibility of supplementary discipline. Malkin's history includes a one-game suspension in 2009 and a four-game ban in 2022. He has 13 goals and 47 points this season, crucial for the Penguins' playoff push. They currently hold the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division, tied with the New York Islanders. The Penguins are already missing captain Sidney Crosby due to injury, which puts additional pressure on the team to consider a trade before the deadline.
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