Evgeni Malkin receives a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head. (1:06) Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head during the second period of Buffalo's 5-1 win Thursday. Dahlin cross-checked Malkin near the Sabres' net, and Malkin responded by swinging his stick into Dahlin's face. Malkin then tried to drop his gloves and fight, but officials stepped in and ejected Malkin from the ice. Dahlin received a minor penalty for cross-checking. Penguins coach Dan Muse didn't comment on Malkin's penalty after the game. The slash by Malkin could warrant supplementary discipline from the league. He has been suspended twice previously in his career -- a one-game ban for roughing in 2009 and a four-game suspension for cross-checking in 2022 -- so there is history that the NHL's Player Safety Department could factor into a decision.…