PensBurgh · May 21, 2018
On This Day: Evgeni Malkin’s Legendary Milkshake
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.
The game would progress on into the third period. Patrick Eaves would tie the game for Carolina early in the third, but all the Penguins needed was Evgeni Malkin.