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Malkin was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking, a major penalty for slashing and a game misconduct 35 seconds into the second period of the Penguins' 4-1 loss to the Sabres on Thursday night.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
After the Crusaders killed off a minor penalty, Cathedral had a breakaway chance that saw Talen Ruprecht smash the post.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Crinon received a minor penalty, and Canada scored just 25 seconds into the ensuing power play, per ESPN.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Crinon received a minor penalty for the hit.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
After the Crusaders killed off a minor penalty, Cathedral had a breakaway chance that saw Talen Ruprecht smash the post.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Crinon received a minor penalty, and Canada scored just 25 seconds into the ensuing power play, per ESPN.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Crinon received a minor penalty for the hit.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Minor penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20penalty. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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