It was a game our Penguins simply had to win. Lose, and our season was likely over. Along with it, our string of 16-consecutive postseason appearances. Triumph, and we live to fight another day.
And so it was. With their playoff lives on the line, our guys dug deep and turned in a season-saving 5-1 victory over a speedy Detroit team that has given them fits all season long.
On a big stage, you need your stars to shine. And shine they did. Leading the way was captain Sidney Crosby, who netted two huge goals and assisted on another.