Crosby Scores Hat Trick, Penguins Beat Stars 5-3

Sidney Crosby led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-3 victory over the Dallas Stars, scoring his 14th career hat trick. The Penguins rallied with a strong third period, including goals from Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte, while Evgenii Dadonov scored all three goals for the Stars. Crosby's performance marked his 30th goal of the season and extended his point streak to 12 games, tying the longest for any player aged 37 or older. The win snapped the Stars' seven-game winning streak and their 10-game point streak. This victory is crucial for the Penguins, who remain nine points shy of a playoff spot. Both teams are set to return to action on Sunday, with the Stars facing the Wild and the Penguins taking on the Blackhawks.