Thursday, March 31, 2016

Kessel scores twice, Penguins topple Predators 5-2 (Yahoo Sports)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel (81) celebrates his goal with teammate Carl Hagelin (62) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Phil Kessel scored twice and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins moved within striking distance of a 10th straight playoff berth with a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Kris Letang, Patric Hornqvist and Nick Bonino also scored for Pittsburgh, which improved to 10-1 in its last 11 games. The Penguins will clinch a spot in the postseason if Detroit loses in regulation on Friday against Minnesota.


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