The Penguins have gotten a big boost in their chances to make the playoffs in the NHL’s Eastern Conference and now control their own fate through the end of the regular season.
Sidney Crosby had a milestone night and Erik Karlsson notched the game-winner in overtime for the Penguins, helping lead the team to a 6-5 win over the Red Wings in a massive tilt with playoff implications.
Headed into last night’s game, the Penguins had around a 45% chance of making the playoffs, but with their win over the Red Wings, that number has jumped up to nearly 56%, according to MoneyPuck.