Penguins' Malkin: 'Not Over Yet'

0:00It's April 24th. This is NHL News Today, driven by AI, your team, nonstop. Pittsburgh Penguins are staring down a three-nothing hole against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. They're gearing up for Game 4 tomorrow at 8 p.m., Eastern Time, fighting to dodge a sweep. Even with the pressure, the team's coming off practice all smiles, staying focused and ready to battle. With Ginny Malkin, the star center, keeps her real about the tough spot. He says it's not over yet, and no one's helping by moping around. They've tabled his contract talks until after the playoffs, but Malkin wants to stay in Pittsburgh for his whole career, including retirement. Still, he knows it's up to GM Kyle Dubas and the owners. Malkin's left a massive mark on the Penguins over nearly 20 seasons. He's third all-time in team points with 1,407, including 533 goals. 3 Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016, and 2017.

1:01Second in playoffs points 2, right behind Cindy Crosby. This year, at almost 40, Malkin bounced back strong with 61 points in 56 games. In the series, he's leading the team with 3 points, 2 goals, and an assist, even as Pittsburgh struggles to score. He admits no one's shining yet, but everyone's pushing to step up. The squad draws hope from Game 3's strong first period, where they led one nothing before fading. Crosby says, string those efforts together for a full game, and they've got a shot. Malkin believes in the Group 2, calling it just one game to extend the run.