Two happy returns for the Penguins - center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang return from injuries to gear up for the playoffs, and more importantly help the team clinch a spot in them.
We're calling in the veterans.
Welcome back to the lineup, @emalkin71geno and @Letang_58.
Today's Inside Scoop: https://t.co/eMH42vdpYF pic.twitter.com/m3yZOW4Hbq— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 4, 2019The Pens start with three strong early shifts (two of which immediate impact from Malkin and Letang were felt) and on the third shift the Red Wings take a penalty and send Pittsburgh to an early power play 2:11 in for slashing.