Malkin Battling to Retire as Penguin

Evgeni Malkin sits down with Penguins GM Kyle Dubas after the season to hash out his future, even as his $6.1 million deal expires and UFA status looms. The 39-year-old star, fresh off a two-goal explosion against Colorado following his suspension, keeps delivering for a Penguins squad sitting second in the Metro. Dubas and agent J.P. Barry already touched base during the Olympic break, but Geno insists he's just focused on playing while hoping to stick with Sid and Letang for the long haul.