Penguins dnd the losing; not pretty but good enough in LA
The win lifted the Penguins out of a tie with the Philadelphia Flyers in last place in the Eastern Conference.
The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, ending a tough stretch and lifting them out of a tie with the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference standings. Rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov made 18 saves in the first two periods and 26 shots overall, earning his first NHL win of the season (1-4-1).
While the Penguins had fewer chances than the Kings, it was the second-line players, particularly center Tommy Novak, who lifted the team with their efforts. Sidney Crosby also contributed to the win, marking another milestone in his career.
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