Penguins Recover and Beat Flyers 5-4 in Shootout

The Pittsburgh Penguins gave up 4-consecutive goals in the 2nd period and blew a 3-goal lead before rallying from behind to tie the game late in the 3rd on Thursday night. The Penguins went on to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 after a lengthy shootout that saw a total of 12-shooters and just 1-goal. Sidney Crosby was the hero in regulation as he tied the game on his second goal of the night with just 2:33 left in the game. Rookie defenseman Alex Goligoski, shooting in the 6th position, was the hero of the shootout as he beat Martin Biron to give the Penguins their 5th straight win.