Hurricanes edge Penguins, 3-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Scott Walker scored two goals, Cam Ward had 22 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes got a much-needed victory by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. The loss spoiled a record-setting night for Pittsburgh second-year center Sidney Crosby, who became the youngest NHL player to reach 200 career points with a goal in the first period. The 19-year-old already was the youngest player to start the All-Star game since fan balloting began in 1986.
Frantisek Kaberle also scored the Hurricanes, who snapped a two-game losing streak to move in front of the Montreal Canadiens for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens played later against Buffalo.
Ryan Malone tied the game at 2 in the second period with his 13th goal of the season, but the Penguins lost for the fourth time in six games. The Penguins still hold fifth place in the East.