The NHL has fined Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for slashing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley. The incident occurred during the Penguins' 5-2 loss to the Jets on November 1 in Winnipeg. Malkin received a minor penalty but faces no further discipline.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin let his emotions get the better of him in a 5-2 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, November 1, 2025. At 15:37 of the first period in NHL Game No. 182 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Malkin delivered a slash to Jets defenseman Logan Stanley, earning a minor penalty for slashing.
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced the maximum $5,000 fine on Sunday, November 2. As stated by the department on X (formerly Twitter): “Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for slashing Winnipeg’s Logan Stanley.” The fine proceeds to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. Since the penalty is at the CBA limit, no hearing is required, and Malkin avoids supplementary discipline.
The 39-year-old Russian veteran is known for his passionate play, but the incident highlights moments when it crosses into unsportsmanlike conduct. Penguins fans are accustomed to Malkin's intensity, yet this sanction comes amid a challenging stretch for Pittsburgh, which started the 2025-26 season strongly but is now facing a six-game run against recent playoff teams.
Malkin will be available for the Penguins' next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 3 at Scotiabank Arena, concluding their four-game road trip. Pittsburgh then faces the Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and Los Angeles Kings before heading to Sweden for the 2025 NHL Global Series against the Nashville Predators from November 14-16.