Malkin Hat Trick Gives Pens 2—0 Series Lead

Just as they had done in their previous two series (against New Jersey and Boston), the Carolina Hurricanes sought to rebound with a win in Game 2 after losing Game 1. When Carolina has won Game 2, they have prevailed in their last five series.
Malkin Hat Trick Gives Pens 2—0 Series Lead
BIG TIME: Evgeni Malkin took over the game and scored a hat trick in Game 2. Jamie Sabau/Getty Images
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BIG TIME: Evgeni Malkin took over the game and scored a hat trick in Game 2.  (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Just as they had done in their previous two series (against New Jersey and Boston), the Carolina Hurricanes sought to rebound with a win in Game 2 after losing Game 1. When Carolina has won Game 2, they have prevailed in their last five series.

But the same held true for the Pittsburgh Penguins. One team would continue the trend in hopes of turning the series in their favor. On this night, it was the Penguins, as they roared back after being down in the first period to beat the Hurricanes 7–4 on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.

It didn’t take long for Pittsburgh to get on the scoreboard. With less than two minutes into the game, Sidney Crosby put the home team up 1–0.

However, Pittsburgh fans wouldn’t have long to cheer as just over a minute later, tenacious Carolina winger Chad LaRose tapped it in a loose puck for the tying score.