Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each scored a goal, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The game was the Kings' first home game since the catastrophic wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles.
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each reached the 50-point mark this season, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings . Crosby achieved his milestone early in the first period, redirecting Matthew Grzelcyk's shot past Kings goalie Dan Vladar. This accomplishment marked Crosby as the 11th player in NHL history to record at least 50 points in 18 or more seasons. Malkin followed suit in the second period, extending the Penguins ' lead to 3-0 with a wrist shot.
His 507th career goal tied him with Jean Beliveau for 44th place on the NHL's all-time goals list.The game held special significance for the Kings, who were playing their first home game since the devastating wildfires that ravaged parts of Los Angeles. The team honored firefighters and first responders from various departments before the puck drop. Players from both teams donned LAFD caps during pregame warmups as a tribute to the courageous individuals who battled the blazes.Pittsburgh's victory marked their second win in their ongoing seven-game road trip. This is the Penguins' longest stretch away from home since a similar eight-game swing in October 1997. The team continues their journey in Southern California, facing the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, while the Kings host Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers on Wednesday
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