Evgeni Malkin's missing Stanley Cup championship ring was found in his Pennsylvania home after a break-in.
Allegheny County police said a ring was discovered inside the Penguins star's Sewickley Heights home after it was burglarized while he was playing in a game against the Senators on Saturday.
The three couplings used in the 2009, 2016 and 2017 Penguins championships were initially thought to be missing until they were discovered in Thursday's latest release.
“The investigation continues,” Allegheny County Police said.
In his statement, Malkin thanked the Allegheny County and Sewickley Heights police departments for their efforts.
“The outpouring of support and concern I've received from my teammates and fans over the past few days has meant so much to my family and me,” Malkin said.
Allegheny County Police say they received a call for assistance from the Sewickley Heights Police Department on Saturday around 8:30 p.m. regarding a suspected home invasion.
Malkin returned from Saturday's game to find his home on Blackburn Road had been broken into, county police said.
“County police have been in contact with affected law enforcement agencies and at this time detectives have received information indicating this incident is connected to an organization that has been reported to target professional athletes across the country. have not been received,” police said.
Concern about home break-ins has grown among professional athletes, as incidents of home break-ins have become more frequent in recent months.
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Tyler Seguin, Mike Conley Jr. and Bobby Portis are among the athletes whose homes have been broken into.
An FBI bulletin released last month also warned that players' homes could become targets for burglary as they are believed to be carrying “luxury items such as designer handbags, jewelry, watches and cash.” did.
Malkin is in the middle of his 19th season with the Penguins, scoring eight goals and 33 points in 42 games.
