The Penguins managed to tread water without two of their most important players. Now their closers are set to return.

Noel Acciari scored the go-ahead goal at the 8:03 mark of the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Utah Mammoth 4-3.

"We were waiting after the morning skate to try to get some autographs, and the captain came over to see us." ...

Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Takeaways: Wild offense sputters in fifth consecutive loss, this one to Penguins Pittsburgh won 4-1, breaking a 1-1 tie with third period goals from Bryan Rust, Anthony Mantha and Ben Kindel.