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In a thrilling comeback, the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied in the third period to secure a crucial 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin led the charge, each scoring two goals to propel the Penguins to victory.

Trailing 3-1 after two periods, Crosby and Malkin wasted no time in the third period, scoring 67 seconds apart to tie the game. Rickard Rakell then put Pittsburgh ahead with less than four minutes remaining, followed by another goal from Malkin just 21 seconds later. Crosby sealed the deal with an empty-net goal, bringing his total to 39 goals for the season.

Penguins coach Mike Sullivan praised his team’s resilience, calling it a “gutsy effort” and commending their ability to dig in and fight back. The win keeps the Penguins’ playoff hopes alive, as they now sit just three points behind the Washington Capitals for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

The loss was a tough blow for the Devils, who squandered a lead and allowed the Penguins to score five unanswered goals in the third period. Interim head coach Travis Green lamented the missed opportunities and costly mistakes that led to the defeat.

Crosby, who leads the Penguins with 84 points, continues to impress with his performance on the ice. Malkin, with 494 career goals, has been a consistent force for the team throughout his 18 seasons with the Penguins.

As the Penguins strive to avoid missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season, Crosby and Malkin’s leadership and skill will be crucial in the final stretch of the season. The long-time teammates have a storied history together, including three Stanley Cup victories, and their chemistry was on full display in the thrilling comeback against the Devils.