VIDEO: Malkin sports Hanson Brothers glasses in warmups
The Pittsburgh Penguins were definitely in the "Slap Shot" spirit Tuesday.
The club took on the Tampa Bay Lightning in preseason action as part of Johnstown, Pa.'s "Kraft Hockeyville USA" celebrations. Johnstown is the city that inspired the famous hockey film, as well as where parts of it were filmed.
Related: PHOTO - Steven Stamkos poses with the Hanson Brothers
Forward Evgeni Malkin got into the spirit of things by sporting taped-up glasses during warmups, a signature of the Hanson Brothers in the movie.
While Penguins fans shouldn't expect the Russian superstar to drop the gloves, Malkin might have a few guys who can stick up for him if it comes to that.
Getting ready for hockey, Johnstown-style. All we're missing is the foil. Puck drops for #HockeyvilleUSA. GAME ON. pic.twitter.com/isRwkSGPMN
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 29, 2015