One thousand is quite a number.
But in the NHL, when it comes to points scored … it’s beyond outstanding.
Evgeni Malkin reached that elite goal Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, scoring his 1,000th point — something only 87 other players in the history of the league have done.
"It's one of the best nights of my life. It's a special day for my family, my friends. I played hockey all my life… It's a special day."#Ma1Kin discusses his milestone: https://t.co/VpukDndN2m pic.twitter.com/PdrZJNq3C1
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
Not that Malkin hasn’t already done some amazing things. In his 13 seasons, he’s picked up three Stanley Cups, two Art Ross Trophies, a Hart Trophy, a Calder Trophy, a Ted Lindsay Award and a Conn Smythe Trophy. Oh, and there’s the seven-time NHL All-Star appearances, three First All-Star Team picks and four Penguins team MVP titles.
The Penguins are celebrating his accomplishment in an interactive webpage, and through a series video posts from players past and present.
Congratulations to Evgeni Malkin on becoming the 88th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points. What an incredible career accomplishment. #Ma1Kin pic.twitter.com/5ntZ6CQC56
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
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— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
We salute you, Geno.
Honor @emalkin71geno with a #Ma1Kin Twibbon on your avatar: https://t.co/9rALvsCclI pic.twitter.com/nefSvnVvcq
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
Kessel on Malkin: "He's a world-class player. Obviously he's a big guy. He has good skills. He sees the game well, shoots the puck well. I guess when you do everything good, it's easy." pic.twitter.com/QsqUYszufO
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
You hear that, Geno? pic.twitter.com/SUdZ0xsnDE
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
Kunitz on Malkin: "I think everybody realizes that he doesn't back down. He has that fire and I think that drives him to be a better player."
More from @emalkin71geno's peers: https://t.co/TwptavHDna pic.twitter.com/g687K5zZdC
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
Coach Sullivan on Malkin: "He doesn’t get the credit he deserves outside of Pittsburgh in the hockey world. He has been one of the elite players in this league for a decade-plus… And he’s a great person. He’s a great teammate."#Ma1Kin | #NHL101 pic.twitter.com/b0cmI0Rc2O
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
From Russia with love.
More from @emalkin71geno's peers: https://t.co/TwptavHDna pic.twitter.com/HBH0FjyF6F
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
Letang on Malkin: "He's one-of-a-kind. He's a rare and raw talent. He does things that nobody else has the courage to do on the ice. He makes you look like a fool out there a lot of times. He's a special player."
Compilation of #Ma1Kin stories and stats: https://t.co/BAFNaoqO4v pic.twitter.com/SwWKPabl1I
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
It's all yours, Geno. pic.twitter.com/mbB2jAXbtI
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 13, 2019
Malkin ranks 5th among active NHL players when it comes to points.
And when it comes to all-time players …
The team is encouraging fans to share their feelings through the hashtag #Ma1Kin.
