Penguins Defeat Oilers 5-3 in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3, with Sidney Crosby achieving a milestone by moving into ninth place on the NHL's career scoring list after recording a goal and two assists. Crosby's performance included surpassing Joe Sakic's total points, as he assisted on two goals before scoring his own in the second period. The Penguins took control early, leading 4-1 at the end of the first period, thanks to goals from Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, Kevin Hayes, and Drew O'Connor. Despite a late rally from the Oilers, who received two goals from Leon Draisaitl, they could not close the gap. Pittsburgh's Alex Nedeljkovic made 40 saves, helping the team snap a three-game losing streak. The victory marks a significant turnaround for the Penguins, who showcased their ability to compete against top teams.