Malyshev served as Russias top defender in all facets, using his great skating and good passing to thwart opposing chances and quickly turn the puck back up ice. He has very good lateral mobility and is able to use quick crossover steps to close in on the puckcarrier, and excels one-on-one thanks to an active stick and good anticipation. He is a good passer as well, and he was aggressive with seve...