Penguins Rally to Secure Vital Win Over Devils, Bolster Playoff Hopes

With a third-period comeback, the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a deficit to defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-3, enhancing their position in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.

The Pittsburgh Penguins scored five unanswered goals in the third period to beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3.
Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby led the charge, each scoring twice to fuel the comeback.
The victory created a three-point cushion over the Devils in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
Pittsburgh's win prevented a season sweep by New Jersey, who won the first two meetings.
The Penguins have now points in seven of their last 10 games, showing strong form as the playoffs approach.