PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com.
The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-17-8) managed to keep their head above water despite a recent four-game losing streak because they earned three loser points with a pair of overtime losses and a shootout loss. The team snapped out of its post-holiday funk with a resounding win Thursday and badly needs to keep the momentum going as they face a fellow wild-card contender, the Ottawa Senators (19-18-3), at PPG Paints Arena.
The puck drops just after 4 p.m., so Yinz can get home for the Steelers game later, which airs on Channel 11.
The Penguins snarled and pounced on the Edmonton Oilers Thursday, racing to a 4-1 lead and a 5-3 win. The game was complete with chippiness, angry scrums, and highlight-worthy goals, and a pair of all-time greats fought for the win. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby rose higher on a couple of NHL record lists with a three-point game (1-2-3).
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