Penguins Explode Late in 3rd to Beat Canes 4-1

It took almost two and a half periods for the Penguins offense to prime the pump, but when they did the goals started to flow. With their first goal coming at 8:15 of the 3rd period, the Penguins managed to add 2 more in just 3:36 to put th egame out of reach for the Carolina Hurricanes. Evgeni Malkin's empty net goal at 19:09 was the icing on the cake as the Penguins beat the Canes 4-1. The win advanced their record to 5-2-1 and moved them into 2nd place in the Atlantic Division 2-points behind the Rangers whom they will face on Saturday night in New York.