Malkin, who played Tuesday night in the Penguins’ home game against Seattle, confirmed reports of the robbery and missing rings to The Athletic via text message.
The news was first reported by KDKA-TV’s Jennifer Borrasso.
The Penguins also confirmed reports of the robbery, but declined to go into details.
‘We are working closely with local authorities and team security,’ the Penguins said in a statement. ‘Malkin has requested that his privacy be respected during this time and we will have no further comment on the matter.’
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The robbery occurred at Malkin’s residence in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, per reports.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2004 NHL draft, Malkin has been a mainstay for the Penguins since 2006. He helped the team to three titles, in 2009, 2016 and 2017. He was named MVP of the 2009 playoffs after he recorded 36 points in 24 games. He also led the playoffs in scoring in the 2017 season.
A spate of robberies targeting athletes’ homes spurred the FBI last month to issue a warning to professional leagues.
