NHL Slaps Malkin with 5-Game Suspension

Evgeni Malkin draws a hefty five-game ban for slashing Buffalo, a hit that reignites old-school debates on discipline in tight checks. Penguins vets recall Geno's fire drives wins, but league brass enforces the code without mercy this deep into the season. Pittsburgh grinds on without their star center, testing depth that separates contenders from pretenders.