The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 in overtime last night. Captain Sidney Crosby returned for the first time since he was injured in the February Olympics. He had a goal and an assist in a close game which was broken open when both teams combined for seven goals in the third period.
That third period featured four combined game-tying goals which tied the record for most in a game in NHL history. The Penguins were involved in one of the previous three games November 12th, 1975 against the Washington Capitals.
The Pens completed a five-game road trip going 2-1-2. They are home for the next three games. The Pens host Winnipeg Saturday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena. Face-off is 1pm.
The Carolina Hurricanes come to Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon for their third match-up in the Penguins last seven games.
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