Evgeni Malkin breaks long Penguins playoff OT goal drought

Evgeni Malkin’s goal last night in overtime for the Penguins marked a turning point for the Pens. It was the first playoff OT goal since Game 7 of the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals against Ottawa by Chris Kunitz.

Here’s a complete listing of the playoff overtime goals that Pittsburgh has been involved with in these last 16 postseasons of the Malkin / Sidney Crosby / Kris Letang era, courtesy of Darnay’s meticulous record keeping.

Overtime has been typically cruel to the Pens, overall they are just 16-20 in this era in playoff OT games.