NHL has awarded Evgeni Malkin (C) of Washington Capitals™ as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week.
A native of Russia, Evgeni Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins™ in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 632 NHL games during his career, notching 312 goals and adding 475 assists along with 630 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 32 games with the Washington Capitals™ this season, totalling 18+21=39 with 16 PIM.