NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Edmonton Oilers (12 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Penguins' Sidney Crosby had one goal and two assists, placing him in ninth place on the NHL's scoring list. The Penguins stand at 18-17-8; the Oilers are 25-13-3.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on January 9, 2025. The Penguins defeated the Oilers 5-3. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell passes the puck during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Rakell watches as Oilers left wing Zach Hyman falls to the ice on top of the puck during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (R) celebrates his goal with Hyman during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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