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Malkin helps Penguins beat Thrashers in Fleury's return

Associated Press

Thursday, December 18, 2008

ATLANTA -- NHL scoring leader Evgeni Malkin supplied goalie Marc-Andre Fleury with plenty of offensive support after his five-week absence caused by a groin strain. Malkin had two goals and two assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Atlanta Thrashers 6-3 on Thursday night behind Fleury's 28 saves. The Penguins had lost four of five and were 5-6-2 since Fleury last played on Nov. 15 in a victory over the Buffalo Sabres. He showed little rust against Atlanta, which held a 31-19 shots adva ...

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