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The Pittsburgh Penguins (8-12-4) managed to turn their blowout win into a tense third-period game, but ultimately their 5-1 lead was insurmountable, even as they relaxed, allowing the Vancouver Canucks (11-7-3) back into the game. Vancouver scored twice in the third period, including Elias Pettersson’s goal with 1:46 remaining.
The Penguins held onto the lead and earned a vital win, erasing a bleak three-game winless streak. They beat Vancouver 5-4 on Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena.
For a good while, it seemed the Penguins rid themselves of the self-destructive behavior and malaise that had dogged them since the start of the regular season. Not only did the Penguins avoid allowing a goal on the first shot, but they obtained a two-goal lead and then scored the next goal post haste. They even converted a power-play goal in the first period as the good feelings spread.
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