Penguins earn win against Kings behind solid performances from Crosby and Murashov
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on November 7 at Crypto.com Arena. The Penguins overcame a four-game winless streak with key contributions from Sidney Crosby, who scored two goals, and rookie goalie Sergei Murashov, who made 26 saves on 28 shots. Despite only registering 19 shots on goal, the Penguins displayed improvement after recent struggles, with a notable effort from their second line and a focus on minimizing mistakes defensively. The team aims to build on this performance in upcoming games.
- •Crosby scored two goals, including an empty-netter.
- •Murashov stopped 26 of 28 shots in his third NHL game.
- •Penguins improved their defensive play, limiting high-quality chances.
- •Pittsburgh's offensive efforts were marked by quick-strike goals.
- •The team looks to continue building on this momentum.
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"LOS ANGELES — The Pittsburgh Penguins had only 19 shots on goal and three five-on-five goals, but they had a […]
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