Crosby, Novak lead Penguins past Kings to end losing streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Los Angeles Kings on November 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. The Penguins scored first, with Tommy Novak netting his first goal at 1:48 into the game, followed by a second goal shortly after. Despite the Kings' Corey Perry answering with a goal, Pittsburgh extended their lead with Egor Chinakhov's power-play goal, ending the first period 3-1. The Kings partially closed the gap in the second period with Alex Laferriere's power-play goal, but Sidney Crosby's contribution increased the lead to 4-2. In a final push, Crosby scored again to solidify a 5-2 advantage in the third period, providing Pittsburgh with a much-needed victory. The game featured a noteworthy performance by goalie Sergei Murashov, who made 26 saves in his second game of the season.

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