On This Day reflects on Game 2 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Final a.k.a. the insane Evgeni Malkin hat-trick game.
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In short, the Pittsburgh Penguins swept the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final series against the Detroit Red Wings.
Game 2 is fondly remembered by many Pens fans, and for good reason. The contest featured a total of 11 goals, including the aforementioned HT.
Geno’s first goal was scored thanks to a Cam Ward rebound from a prior Tyler Kennedy shot.