The Pittsburgh Penguins were desperate and ready to overtake the Calgary Flames. However, goalie Mike Smith was not about to let his team surrender a three-goal lead against Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the rest of the Penguins.
Smith made 34 saves as the Flames held on for a 5-4 road victory over their hosts, and earned his first victory since January 13. The Flames have 77 points and moved into the lead in the Pacific Division by two points, although the San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks later in the day to tie for the lead.