Malkin and Crosby Spearhead Penguins' Comeback with Dual Goals Each in Five-Goal Third Period Rally

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

In a pivotal match for their playoff aspirations, the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged victorious against the New Jersey Devils with a score of 6-3, largely due to the efforts of Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby who scored a combined total of four goals in the final period.

After being down 3-1 at the end of the second period, the game's momentum shifted thanks to Crosby and Malkin who scored goals just 67 seconds apart at the beginning of the third period. This resurgence was further bolstered by goals from Rickard Rakell and Malkin, with Crosby finalizing the victory through a goal into an empty net.

The match opened with a goal from Erik Karlsson for Pittsburgh, while New Jersey's scores came from Timo Meier, Curtis Lazar, and Jesper Bratt. In goal for the Devils, Jake Allen managed to make 15 saves.

This game showcased Crosby's prowess, reinforcing his position as the Penguins' top scorer this season with 84 points and elevating his career points to 1,586, the highest among active players and just behind Phil Esposito in the all-time rankings.

This win for the Penguins, following their 5-2 victory over the Rangers, underscores the effectiveness of Crosby and Malkin playing together. Historically, when both score in a game, Pittsburgh boasts an impressive record of 386-87-46.

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