The Penguins accomplished something last night in Columbus they haven’t managed in quite some time. They played a full, 60-minute game, with very few discernable lulls. Their reward? A hard-earned 3-2 victory over the pesky Columbus Blue Jackets, in comeback fashion to boot. In the process, avoiding a letdown following their big victory over the Rangers on Saturday.
For the record, beating the improving young Blue Jackets is no easy feat these days. Riding a hot streak by super scorer Patrik Laine and a career season by their bruising captain Boone Jenner, they entered the game on a 9-3 run, including recent victories over Toronto and Florida.