The Pittsburgh Penguins secured the second wild-card spot with an 86-point tally after a victory over the Detroit Red Wings, placing them one point ahead of the Flyers. With only three games remaining against Boston, Nashville, and the Islanders, the Penguins are in a favorable position to maintain their playoff spot, contrasting the Flyers who have just two games left against NJ and Washington. The win against Detroit was crucial, ending in a 6-5 overtime victory, marking a significant moment for the team and their playoff aspirations. The game's outcome was also notable for Erik Karlsson's performance, described as the full Erik Karlsson Experience. Additionally, Lucas Raymond had a four-point night, the Caps lost in Buffalo 4-2, and the Flyers secured a 4-1 victory against the Rangers.
Don't look now but the Pittsburgh Penguins are this year's "Team who barely squeaks in but they've been playing playoff hockey for like a month" team. https://t.co/OXnONcEgEK
Women’s Worlds. Frozen Four. Matthews No. 67 and No. 68. Do-or-die for Pens and Red Wings. Great Thursday night of hockey.
Penguins are now the second wild-card team with 86 points, one more than #Flyers. Pitt has 3 games left (Boston, Nashville, Isles), Flyers have 2 (NJ, Washington).
A four-point night for Lucas Raymond! 🐙 Hat Trick Challenge presented by @AstraZenecaUS https://t.co/aiBdFUiWYc
THE PENGUINS NOW HOLD THE 2ND WILD CARD SPOT WITH A WIN OVER DETROIT. 🐧🔥 https://t.co/W2pMQ1nZro
Penguins perfectly ragged the puck in OT, got a full line change, then somehow gave up a 2 on 1 to the tired line lol. And still won
Pens beat Red Wings 6-5 in OT Caps lost in Buffalo 4-2 Flyers beat Rangers 4-1 at MSG
omg guys are the penguins gonna do it
Penguins win in OT—worst possible result for the Caps and humanity, generally.
Tonight was the full Erik Karlsson Experience. @penguins