On this episode, the Nick's discuss Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin's dominant opening week of the 2023-24 season (1:15) and his instant chemistry with linemate Reilly Smith. The guys continue the conversation by discussing the Penguins' reliance on the top six through three games and who in the bottom six will be the first on the score sheet (16:18).

In the final segment, Nick & Nick discuss newcomer Jansen Harkins and how long the Penguins will give him before calling upon one of their many bottom-six options playing in the AHL (36:34). Tune In!

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