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Penguins Star Evgeni Malkin Becomes A Dad

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Just days after applying for their marriage license, Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin and his girlfriend welcomed a new baby into the world.

The baby news was first reported yesterday by a Russian account on Twitter.

According to the report Anna Kasterova and Geno had a son born Tuesday morning.

There has been no comment from the Pittsburgh Penguins about the birth although several Penguins players were asked about it and only commented to say that Malkin appeared to be excited.

The baby's name has been reported as Nikita and reportedly weighed 7-pounds, 1-ounce. (Malkin's number is 71, so how great is that?)

Just last Friday Malkin and Kasterova applied for a marriage license in Pittsburgh.

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