In a game that only can be described as a microcosm of the last two seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins recovered from (another) blown third period lead to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 in overtime and claim two crucial points to move back into a playoff spot with three games remaining. Erik Karlsson made two mistakes in the third period that cost the Penguins a regulation victory, but found redemption in overtime, scoring the game winner off a feed from Sidney Crosby. [Pensburgh]
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Sidney Crosby has carried the bulk of the load for the Penguins this season, but a sudden change in goal along with a second scoring line has lifted the Penguins back into the race.