Malkin hits 500-point mark as Penguins demolish the Bruins 5-2

Russian forward Yevgeny Malkin passed the 500-point mark in the NHL as the Penguins outclassed the Boston Bruins in a 5-2 victory at Consol Energy Center.

Malkin’s 500 career points were gathered over 413 games in the NHL. Out of those 196 came from goals and 306 from assists.

Only Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Teemu Selanne among active players hit the 500-point mark in fewer games.

The Penguins star also has 84 (38+46) points so far this season.