Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby each scored twice in Pittsburgh’s five-goal third period and the Penguins kept their playoff hopes alive, rallying for a 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Devils led 3-1 after two periods on goals by Timo Meier, Curtis Lazar and Jesper Bratt.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson celebrates with Michael Bunting and Rickard Rakell after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby passes the puck away from New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Newark, N.J.
Rickard Rakell then put Pittsburgh ahead with 3:44 to play with his 13th goal before Malkin scored again 21 seconds later. Crosby made it 6-3 with his team-leading 39th goal at 17:07, an unassisted empty netter.
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