Malkin snapped a 12-game pointless streak dating back to the 2014-15 regular season and playoffs with a secondary assist Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

David Perron replaced Sergei Plotnikov on Malkin's wing but perhaps the biggest change was the team reuniting Malkin with Sidney Crosby on the top power play. Given the slow team start, it also wouldn't be surprising to see Pittsburgh switch Patric Hornqvist and Phil Kessel on the top two lines, as coach Mike Johnston said in the preseason that he wanted Malkin and Kessel to skate together at some point.