The Penguins were still without Sidney Crosby last night as they faced the team with the best record in hockey. But Evgeni Malkin was back, and that was plenty in a huge blowout win for the Pens.
Here’s Paul Steigerwald.
Coach Dan Muse says Malkin was “awesome” in his return.
Muse says it was an important win against the best team in the league.
Justin Brazeau returned to the Penguins’ lineup after missing two games with an undisclosed injury.
The Penguins recalled defenseman Jack St. Ivany from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He and forward Avery Hayes were healthy scratches last night.
