A couple milestones for Jumbo Joe
NHL public relations: Joe Thorton passed Shane Doan and Johnny Bucyk for 15th all-time in games played with 1,541.
Joe Thornton keeps climbing all-time NHL lists – he passed Gordie Howe for sole possession of 9th place on the all-time assists list. #NHLStats #SJSvsVAN pic.twitter.com/xAd0bACsC1
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 12, 2019
Murray sets Penguins record
Penguins PR: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray set a Penguins record with 28 saves in the second period. Sebastien Caron had the previous record at 25.
Malkin to have a hearing with the NHL department of player safety
NHL Player Safety: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will have a hearing today for high-sticking/slashing Philadelphia Flyers Michael Raffl.
Frank Seravalli: “Fair to say if Malkin actually connected with Raffl in significant way his suspension would’ve given Tom Wilson’s initial 20 games a run for longest of the season. Now with major served, could well be borderline between fine and suspension.”
Super ugly stick swing from Geno Malkin. Yikes. pic.twitter.com/jvs7TW6htu
— Yahoo Sports NHL (@YahooSportsNHL) February 12, 2019
Yeah, that’s gonna warrant a phone call or hearing. pic.twitter.com/nZgxoa4Ppy
— Broad Street Hockey (@BroadStHockey) February 12, 2019
