Crosby and Malkin lead Penguins to 5-1 victory, snapping Kings' 9-game home win streak

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)


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LOS ANGELES — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak. Crosby, Anthony Beauvillier and Kevin Hayes each had a goal and an assist. Cody Glass also scored for the Penguins, and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 shots. Adrian Kempe had the Los Angeles goal and David Rittich made 27 saves. Crosby became the 11th player to reach 50 points in at least 18 seasons when he scored late in the first period. Malkin tied Jean Beliveau for 44th place on the NHL list with his 507th career goal in the second period.

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