Penguins defeat Kings 5-1, end nine-game home streak

In a significant victory, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Monday night, ending the Kings' nine-game home winning streak. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin both achieved milestone goals, with Crosby reaching 50 points for the season and Malkin scoring his 507th career goal. The Penguins' offense was bolstered by contributions from Anthony Beauvillier, Kevin Hayes, and Cody Glass, while goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves. The match also marked the Kings' first home game since the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, during which firefighters were honored. Pittsburgh's victory is part of their current seven-game road trip, improving their record to 2-1 during this stretch. The Kings are set to face off against the Stanley Cup champion Florida on Wednesday as they look to rebound from this loss.