PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Kris Letang scored two of Pittsburgh's three second-period goals Friday night, lifting the Penguins to a 4-1 triumph over Columbus.
Pittsburgh has won two straight after losing three in a row, and moved into a ninth-place tie in the Eastern Conference. The Penguins are only one point out of a playoff position, one year after reaching the Stanley Cup Finals.
Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists for the Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury made 33 saves to win for the 18th time this season.
Wade Dubielewicz made his first start in goal for Columbus since being obtained off waivers from the New York Islanders. He made 21 saves in the Blue Jackets' third straight loss.
After a scoreless first period, Letang put the Penguins in front 5:33 into the second with a power-play goal. He scored again with 4:52 left in the period to make it 3-0.
