In his interview before the Stanley Cup finals start Evgeni Malkin states that the new coaches treat players in a friendly way, doubts that Datsyuk will play man-to-man defense against him, repines at the game schedule and says that the Penguins want revenge.

After the Penguins Penguins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes and advanced to the Stanley Cup final, Evgeni Malkin talked to a Russian newspaper and shared the secret of his points-production increase and stated that the Penguins aren't afraid of Detroit in the final.

Evgeni Malkin in an interview to a Russian newspaper says he isn't injured, states that he has no hatred against the Washington Capitals, reveals what Ovechkin told him after the series, and supposes that it's for Crosby that the Penguins defeated the Capitals.

Evgeni Malkin says that in Game 3 against the Capitals he decided to take the game upon himself, describes his goal set up by Crosby, compares this series to the one against Philadeplhia, and states that the Penguins have learnt how to score against Varlamov.

Evgeni Malkin talks about the Pens comeback in the series-winning game against the Flyers, jokingly states that the players are being hungered by the team's officials and wishes good luck to Alexander Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals in the series against the New York Rangers.

Sergei Gonchar talks about Evgeni Malkin. "I wouldn't say he's a different guy," Gonchar said, "But his confidence level is higher this year. He's been around the guys for three years now. His English is better. He has his own house, his family is with him, so I guess the comfort level is higher."

Evgeni Malkin talks about Russians playing the first role in the NHL, hopes that his partners will help him in winning the Art Ross, expails his rivalry with Alexander Ovechkin, and says that now it's his time to win the Art Ross.

Evgeni Malkin talks about what makes him similar to Lemieux, points out the difference between him and Sidney Crosby, reveals his hobbies and shares his thoughts about playing with Alexander Ovechkin on the same line.

Malkin is no doubt deserving of consideration for the Hart Memorial Trophy. He is arguably the best player in the world right now. Malkin is trying to become the fourth Penguin to win the prestigious NHL award: Mario Lemieux (1988, '93, '96), Jaromir Jagr (1999) and Sidney Crosby (2007).

Evgeni Malkin reveals the reason behind his two-year feud with Alexander Ovechkin, shares his opinion on infamous Semin's interview, states that Semin called Crosby to apologize and thinks that he might make peace with Ovechkin by the Olympic Games in Vancouver.