Malkin makes magic in return from injury

While everyone is waiting on Sidney Crosby to reach his 1,000th career NHL point, Evengi Malkin reminded fans why he's pretty good, too.

Penguins centre picks up goal and assist against Vancouver

Caroline Szwed · CBC Sports · Posted: Feb 14, 2017 11:15 PM EST | Last Updated: February 15, 2017

Hip Check: Malkin magic

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin sets up a pretty goal in his return from injury.

While everyone is waiting on Sidney Crosby to reach his 1,000th career NHL point, Evengi Malkin went about making a little magic of his own Tuesday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins took a 3-0 lead over the Vancouver Canucks after Malkin ever-so gracefully assisted Kessel in the third period.

Kessel goal <a href="https://t.co/652CDCuXd5">pic.twitter.com/652CDCuXd5</a>
—@myregularface

Malkin also scored the first goal on the night.

Malkin goal <a href="https://t.co/fwoOTrbSbl">pic.twitter.com/fwoOTrbSbl</a>
—@myregularface

This was the centre's first game after missing seven with a lower body injury.

If anyone does a comeback well, it's Malkin.

Murray on Malkin: “He’s one of the best in the world. We’ve come to expect that from him. He was really good for us all night.”
—@penguins

We missed u Malkin
—@svmxslvnder

GOD I'M SOBBING I LOVE EVGENI MALKIN
—@nervoushay

Malkin helped the Penguins defeat the Canucks 4-0.