Crosby, Anthony Beauvillier and Kevin Hayes every had a aim and an help. Cody Glass additionally scored for the Penguins, and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 photographs.
Adrian Kempe had the Los Angeles aim and David Rittich made 27 saves.
Crosby picked up his fiftieth level of the season 14:09 into the primary interval when he obtained a bit of Matthew Grzelcyk’s shot from the purpose and put it previous Rittich to make it 2-0. Crosby is the eleventh participant in NHL historical past with not less than 50 factors in 18 or extra seasons.
Malkin put the Penguins up 3-0 within the second with a wrist shot from in entrance. His 507th profession aim tied Jean Beliveau for forty fourth place on the NHL listing.
It was solely the third time this season, and first since Nov. 5 in opposition to the New York Islanders, that Crosby and Malkin scored in the identical recreation.
Penguins: Crosby has 10 factors in his final 12 video games (three objectives, seven assists). Pittsburgh is 399-90-48 when Crosby and Malkin each get some extent.
Kings: Kempe has 9 objectives in his final 5 video games in opposition to the Penguins.
It was the Kings’ first house recreation because the catastrophic wildfires that devastated massive elements of Los Angeles. Firefighters and first responders from varied departments have been honored at middle ice earlier than the sport. Gamers from each groups wore LAFD caps throughout pregame warmups.
Pittsburgh is 2-1 on its seven-game journey. It’s the franchise’s longest stretch away from house since an eight-game swing in October 1997.
The Penguins stay in Southern California to face Anaheim on Thursday. The Kings host Stanley Cup champion Florida on Wednesday.
