Sam Malinski, a player for the Avs, scored his first career goal in a 5-1 victory. He also had a memorable night despite a mix-up with the puck. However, in a subsequent game, he was involved in a serious on-ice incident with former Av Jacob MacDonald, resulting in a major penalty and game misconduct for MacDonald. Malinski was injured but managed to leave the ice on his own strength.
Former Av Jacob MacDonald hits Sam Malinski as he loses an edge, play under review for further penalty, MacDonald gets a 5 min major and game misconduct, done for the night #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado
Sam Malinski gets drilled hard into the boards by Jacob MacDonald. Looks like his face went straight into the boards. Blood was coming from next to his eye. Play is under review for a major. Sam Malinski got off the ie on his own strength but was down for a while.
Sam Malinski had a puck in his locker that he thought was the goal puck for his first in the NHL. It was not, but still a great night for him. *he took a picture with the correct puck soon after* https://t.co/WUfVg8gH5Q
Sam Malinski chats first career goal following the Avs' 5-1 victory @MileHighSports https://t.co/OQVy6v0qMe
Sam Malinski, first NHL goal. What a rocket. He's had a helluva night. 4-1.