Evgeni Malkin is back from injury for his first game since March 23rd and the Penguins’ forward group actually looks pretty good at this time of year.
Welcome back to the lineup, Geno! pic.twitter.com/iiW7p1O9zi
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 5, 2025
The Dallas Stars have to play again tomorrow, so they opt to give starter Jake Oettinger the day off so backup Casey DeSmith gets the net for the home team.
First period
Kris Letang takes a penalty 21 seconds into the game but the Pens still get off to a hot start and test DeSmith early.