In the match with the Boston Bruins (2: 3 OT), Malkin gave an assist and scored 1,079 points for the Penguins.

Now the Russian is in third place in terms of this indicator, having caught up with Jaromir Jagr.

The record holder is Mario Lemieux (1723), while Sidney Crosby (1270) is in second place.

Earlier it was reported that Pittsburgh lost to Boston in the NHL in overtime, despite Malkin's assist.