Memorable Moments: Evgeni Malkin

May 13, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jussi Jokinen (36) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) and defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrate a goal by Jokinen against the New York Rangers during the second period in game seven of the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s one of Malkin’s most unique plays.

Often when a hockey player gets a breakaway, it’s the perfect opportunity for them to execute all the dekes and moves they’ve been working on in practice. That’s not the case for Malkin, however. Instead, Malkin decided to take a slapshot 20 feet in front of the goalie. Kind of like how a rookie NHL14 gamer does it.