Avs/Pens Thrash Malkin's Madness for Championship Clutch
DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 16: Kris Letang #58, Evgeni Malkin #71, Egor Chinakhov #59 and Thomas Novak #18 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate after a goal against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on March 16, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images Apologies in advance, a power outage has put a damper on the night at Pensburgh HQ but nothing could slow the Penguins on this night. Pittsburgh went into the NHL’s best team’s barn and took a monster 7-2 win.
There were a couple changes in the lineup; Evgeni Malkin returned from suspension, as expected. Less expected was Justin Brazeau’s quick return from injury, helping to spell for Blake Lizotte leaving the lineup for this game due to an injury of his own. Here's a look at the lines tonight in Colorado ⬇️ pic.
twitter. com/fXOt4MgtfA — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 17, 2026 Game 6️⃣6️⃣ pic. twitter.
com/1vZlcDADuj — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 17, 2026 MALKAMANIA IN THE MILE HIGH CITY 💪 pic. twitter. com/qeNx8zakYO — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 17, 2026 That's 26 this season for Mo 🤩 pic.
twitter. com/qK3ODHii2r — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 17, 2026 HE IS HIM. pic.