Mantha Leads Penguins Over Carolina

January 1, 2025 2:31 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Mantha scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1. Mantha, who scored in his third straight game, had a power-play goal in the first period and added another goal in the second as Pittsburgh jumped out to a 5-0 lead. Justin Brazeau set a career high with his 12th goal and added an assist. Tommy Novak had a goal and an assist, and Sidney Crosby scored his 21st of the season. Erik Karlsson had two assists and passed Brad Park for the 14th-most points by a defenseman in NHL history. Pittsburgh has won three of four following an eight-game losing streak. Stuart Skinner made 27 saves and improved to 1-3 with the Penguins since they acquired him Dec. 12 from Edmonton.