Sidney Crosby's Hat Trick Leads Penguins to Fifth Straight Win

Overview

• Sidney Crosby led the Pittsburgh Penguins to their fifth straight win with a hat trick and an assist in a 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
• The Blue Jackets have now lost six consecutive games.
• Crosby's performance extended his point streak to nine games.
• Erik Karlsson and Jake Guentzel each added a goal and an assist for the Penguins.
• The Penguins have won nine out of their last 10 meetings with the Blue Jackets.