In Dallas, Sidney Crosby scored three goals and provided one assist, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-3 comeback win against the Dallas Stars.
Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte also contributed goals for the Penguins, securing their second victory in the last three games. Goaltender Tristan Jarry made 21 saves.
For the Stars, Evgenii Dadonov achieved a hat trick, his second of the season, and Casey DeSmith recorded 35 saves. Despite DeSmith`s efforts, Dallas`s seven-game winning streak and ten-game point streak (8-0-2) came to an end.
Bryan Rust tied the game 3-3 at 8:49 in the third period, receiving a pass from Crosby in front of the net, maneuvering around DeSmith, and scoring with a backhand shot into the open net. This goal marked Rust`s 200th career NHL goal.
Tristan Blackwood