Penguins Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

April 16, 2024 4:30 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 42nd goal and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins preserve their playoff hopes with a 4-2 win over Nashville. Erik Karlsson also had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, and Reilly Smith and Emil Bemstrom also scored. Alex Nedeljkovic made 28 saves while making his 12th straight start for the Penguins. Pittsburgh remains one point out of a playoff spot with one game remaining. Filip Forsberg scored his franchise-record 48th goal for the Predators. Nashville has already locked up a playoff spot.