Malkin powers Penguins past Panthers, 5-1


November 30, 2013 at 10:15p.m.

Malkin powers Penguins past Panthers, 5-1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and had three assists to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Florida Panthers, 5-1 on Saturday night.

Jussi Jokinen, James Neal, Chris Kunitz and Joe Vitale also scored goals for Pittsburgh, who won its third straight game. Jeff Zatkoff stopped 39 shots, including 15 in the first period.

Malkin has four goals and 13 assists during an eight-game point streak.

Scottie Upshall scored for Florida and Tim Thomas allowed four goals on 13 shots. Thomas was replaced by Scott Clemmensen to start the third period. Clemmensen made five saves.

Thomas also gave up four goals in the Panthers’ last game, a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Florida has lost four of its last five games.