Malkin answers the bell and drops gloves against Wheeler
Jets captain gets revenge for high hit from Penguins star
Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin came out ready to answer the bell on Wednesday night after having some unfinished business with Winnipeg Jets right winger Blake Wheeler.
Just turned the TV on, first thing I see: Malkin vs. Wheeler <a href="https://t.co/E6xhjPUV7x">pic.twitter.com/E6xhjPUV7x</a>
—@JayGold85In their Feb. 16 meeting, Malkin had a high hit on Wheeler that didn't sit so well with many.
After the two settled their bad blood with a fight early in the first period, it seems as though the beef may be squashed.
Jets captain Blake Wheeler post-game said he had a lot of respect for Evgeni Malkin "answering the bell. He didn't have to do that".
—@ICdaveMalkin answering the bell brought some good karma his way as he went on to earn the "Gordie Howe hat trick" by scoring a pair of goals and adding an assist along with the fight.
GORDIE HOWE HAT TRICK FOR GENO!<br><br>2 goals.<br>1 assist.<br>And fisticuffs with Wheeler. <a href="https://t.co/sPLOkaWAs8">pic.twitter.com/sPLOkaWAs8</a>
—@penguinsMalkin’s three point night (2G-1A) puts him in a tie with Crosby, Kane, and Marchand for 2nd in the NHL in scoring with 70 points.
—@penguins