PIT C #71 G2A1PPG1 The have been the hottest team in the NHL over the last month. This is a group that has won 12 of its last 13 games and had a 10-game winning streak ended with a lo s to Adam Cracknell Jersey the last Saturday.Now the Penguins are becoming even more dangerous as star center recently made his season debut after undergoing offseason knee surgery. Malkin announced his return to the lineup with a three-point performance in a 4-1 Penguins' win over the last Tuesday. The Ru sian star scored a pair of goals against the Ducks and appeared as though he didn't mi s a beat.Early in the second period of Tuesday's contest, Malkin received a pa s from teammate and ripped a one-timer against Ducks goaltender . Later in the period, Malkin netted his second goal of the night after he was able to deflect the puck into the back of the net. HE'S BACK AND HE'S SCORING GOALS. Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) Malkin was certainly the beneficiary of the Penguins getting traffic in front of Stolarz. However, his first goal came as a result of his cannon of a shot. The Penguins got off to a brutal start as they lost 10 of their first 15 games of the 2021-22 season. Obviously, it's tough to win games when both and Malkin are out of the lineup to start off the year. However, their recent play, combined with having Malkin back in the lineup, has been downright impre sive. It's been no secret that Malkin's biggest enemy has been his ability to stay healthy. After all, he's only appeared in a full 82-game season twice in his NHL career.Still, seeing Crosby and Malkin on the ice together reminds Kevin Klein Men Jersey hockey fans of those three Stanley Cups that the duo won together. Pittsburgh is currently just three points out from the top spot in the Metropolitan Division behind the . If the Penguins can have their core of Crosby, Malkin, and remain healthy down the stretch, the sky could be the limit for this team in terms of a postseason run. DAL C #16 G15A21+/-+10 It appears that Dallas Stars veteran forward may be an agele s wonder. Despite being 37, Pavelski is having an extraordinary season that has seen him lead the Stars in points (36), goals (15), a sists (21) and plus/minus (+12). During the month of January, the Stars forward has gotten off to a torrid start in which he's registered three goals and six a sists in six games.Recently, Pavelski put together his best outing of the season in which he scored a pair of goals and dished out three a sists in the Stars' 5-2 win over the on Wednesday.While Pavelski isn't quite as explosive as he once was, he still has a knack for being dangerous around the net. In Wednesday's win, Pavelski found himself in the right place at the right time as teammate put the pick right on his stick and Pavelski tapped it in for an easy goal. It seems Joe Pavelski keeps getting better... and we're completely okay with that. | Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) This truly seems to be the year in which some of the league's aging veterans are showing that they still have plenty left in the tank. Much like , Pavelski is leading his team by Chris Bigras Men Jersey example and has had no problem putting the puck in the net despite his advanced age. BOS LW #63 G20A23+/-+5 For a team that features a gifted offensive weapon like , many would think that he would be the straw that stirs the drink for the . However, that hasn't been the case throughout the 2021-22 season thus far.In fact, Bruins winger leads the team in points (43), goals (20) and a sists (23). As a whole, Marchand has put together an incredible campaign thus far -- but he's been absolutely on fire as of late. In three games last week, the veteran winger has registered a grand total of eight points and has had multiple points in each of those contests. Wednesday's performance is arguably the most eye-popping as Marchand recorded his first hat trick of the season against the . What made it even more impre sive was the fact that he recorded the hat trick in only two periods.Marchand continues to showcase. his prowe s as one of the grittiest players that the NHL has to offer. He certainly po se ses the ability to get under the skin of his opponents, but there's no denying how gifted of a playmaker Marchand is, too. TB RW #86 G4A9+/-+2 Star players returning has seemed to be a theme around the NHL as of late. star also made his way back to the lineup earlier this month. Kucherov had been out since October after undergoing surgery for a lower-body injury. It's safe to say that Kucherov hasn't mi sed a beat since his return to the lineup.Kucherov has registered points in four of his five games since returning to the ice. He has recorded three goals and Chris Kreider Men Jersey six a sists in those five games and had multiple points in four of those contests.In two games last week, Kucherov looked just about unstoppable. On Tuesday, Kucherov had a hat trick in a 6-1 Lightning win over the . He followed that performance up with a pair of a sists against the on Thursday. He ended the week with a two-a sist performance against the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Kucherov has one of the most wicked shots in the sport Adam Fox Jersey when he gets in open space. He was certainly able to do that as he completed his hat trick against the Sabres. Kucherov received the puck in wide-open space from defenseman and absolutely ripped it past for the easy goal. TRICK FOR KUUUUUCH!!! Nikita Kucherov goes off against the Sabres! The lead 6-1! Bally Sports Sun: Lightning (@BallyLightning) Kucherov has displayed in the past that he can hop right off the injured list and make an immediate impact. During the 2020-21 season, Kucherov underwent hip surgery in December and mi sed the entire regular season. He was able to return for the playoffs and registered a playoff-leading 32 points en route to the Lightning repeating as Stanley Cup champions.If Kucherov is able to stay healthy, the Lightning are always capable of making a deep postseason run. Even without Kucherov for the majority of the season, Tampa Bay has managed to leap into first place in a very competitive Atlantic Division.
