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Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2

Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 | iNFOnews.ca
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates a goal on Florida Panthers goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) as defenseman Connor Clifton (75), center Eetu Luostarinen (27) and defenseman Seth Jones (3) skate nearby during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.

The teams faced off Saturday night and the Penguins beat them 9-4, eliminating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention.

Rakell scored his first goal for the Penguins with 48 seconds left in the first period on the power play, assisted on by Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. His second came with 1:52 left in the second period.

Bryan Rust and Elmer Soderblom also scored for the Penguins. Carter Verhaeghe and Cole Schwindt each scored for the Panthers.

Pittsburgh’s Arturs Silovs stopped 29 shots after tandem mate Stuart Skinner was ruled out with an upper-body injury. Daniil Tarasov allowed five goals on 23 shots in defeat.

Up next

Penguins: Visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

Panthers: Visit the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 | iNFOnews.ca
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) wrestles away from Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)
Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 | iNFOnews.ca
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) scores on Florida Panthers goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)
Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 | iNFOnews.ca
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) scores a goal between the legs of Florida Panthers goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) as center Cole Schwindt (79) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)
Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 | iNFOnews.ca
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) congratulates goalie Arturs Silovs (37) after beating the Florida Panthers 5-2, in an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

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