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Flames Edge Penguins 2–1 in Pittsburgh

Evgeni Malkin’s assist reached 854 with the Penguins, placing him tenth all-time for assists with one franchise.

Overview

  • Connor Zary opened the scoring in the third minute and Matt Coronato netted the winner in the 41st as Calgary prevailed 2–1 on Jan. 10, 2026.
  • Egor Chinakhov scored Pittsburgh’s lone goal at 29:17 off a feed from Malkin.
  • Chinakhov was named the game’s third star and now has five goals and nine points in 34 games this season.
  • Malkin recorded his 22nd assist of the season and has 31 points through 28 games.
  • The result leaves Calgary at 42 points in seventh place in the Pacific Division and Pittsburgh at 51 points in fifth place in the Metropolitan.