Malkin scored a goal and managed five shots on goal to go along with 2 PIM in 17:27 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals in Game 1 of the series.

EDGE Analysis

Malkin is back to his old self after returning from an injury in the Rangers series. He skated on a line with Chris Kunitz and Eric Fehr for most of the game but when Kunitz took a puck to the ear while sitting on the bench, the Penguins put Phil Kessel back on Malkin's line, much like the regular season. Geno now has eight points in just five games played in the playoffs.