Patrick Kane had his second hat trick in three games, Scott Darling made 36 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games. Richard Panik also scored to help Chicago pull within three points of first-place Minnesota in the Central Division and Western Conference.
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Fleury Wins 5th Straight As Pens Roll
The Pittsburgh Penguins were rested after a week off since their last game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning were playing for the third time in four days. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots in his fifth straight win, leading the Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Lightning on Sunday.
‘Pleasantly surprised’ Penguins center Matt Cullen focusing solely on present
… Cullen family setup couldn’t be better. His three boys attend school at the same place he practices – UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex – and hockey is a huge part of their family dynamic. If dad can still do it, Cullen’s boys likely will push him to keep …