Penguins Clinch Playoff Spot with Win Over Devils

Malkin, Crosby, and Letang lead Pittsburgh to victory

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:11am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and added an assist, Sidney Crosby set up two goals, and Kris Letang recorded an assist in the win.

Why it matters

The Penguins' playoff berth extends their streak of consecutive postseason appearances, a testament to the team's consistent excellence and the leadership of veteran stars like Malkin, Crosby, and Letang.

The details

The Penguins jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, getting goals from multiple sources to secure the important victory. Malkin, Crosby, and Letang were the catalysts, using their experience and skill to guide Pittsburgh to the crucial two points.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Evgeni Malkin

A veteran forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Sidney Crosby

The captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins who set up two goals in the victory.

Kris Letang

A defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins who recorded an assist in the game.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us to clinch a playoff spot. We've worked hard all season and it's great to see that effort pay off.”

— Evgeni Malkin, Penguins Forward

The takeaway

The Penguins' veteran core of Malkin, Crosby, and Letang continues to lead the team to the playoffs, demonstrating the team's enduring excellence and ability to win in clutch situations.