The Pittsburgh Penguins erased a 4-0 deficit last night to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Sidney Crosby scored the game-winner on a power play in the extra period. Jason Zucker scored twice. Casey DeSmith stopped all 15 shots on net for the Penguins after he replaced Tristan Jarry in the second period.
The Pens will host the New York Islanders Thursday.
The Penguins are winless in three games this season against the Islanders, who have 74 points and hold the top Wild Card position and have 16 games remaining in the regular season. The Pens maintained a three-point lead in the battle for the final Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff spot. The Pens now have 73 points with 19 games remaining. The Florida Panthers now have 70 points and 17 games remaining.
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