Arizona came into this game have lost the previous five games and were desperate for a win. Pittsburgh came into this game looking to win back-to-back games for the first time since February 2nd. Pittsburgh were 6-3-1 coming into this game in their last 10 and they lost the reverse game between these two sides, 2-1, way back in October.
Pittsburgh started the game brightly and Arizona played a physical game early on to try and put Pittsburgh off their game. It took 5 minutes to get the scoring going when Hornqvist latched on to a loose puck that Domingue, in the Coyotes net, failed to cover.
Crosby had a great game and benefited from a Hornqvist tip on a Kunitz shot which went through Domingue's glove. Domingue had a rough game after a good start but was left out to dry by his defence who really didn't look like they were trying that hard. Patric Hornqvist wrapped up his hat-trick by the end of the second period scoring his third goal on the powerplay.
The Penguins slowed down a bit in the third period but scored two late goals that really piled it on. Letang took a shot from the point which went through a crowd and squeezed through Domingue's five hole. Cullen scored just 16 seconds later with a shot that clipped the goaltenders body and went in.
The Penguins played well and they will face a bigger test tonight against the Metropolitan and Eastern Division leading Washington Capitals. It will be a real statement if they can get something against them.
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