Penguins 'bend, but don't break,' rebound for overtime win

Jeff Carter scores in overtime Friday in Buffalo, N.Y.BUFFALO, N.Y. -- This game could have easily gotten out of hand for the Penguins in the first period.

The Penguins have had a few exceptionally awful periods over the course of this season, and their first period here in Buffalo on Friday night has to be near the top of that list.

They managed to escape the first frame unscathed and rebounded after intermission, regained their assertiveness and held on for a 4-3 overtime win, with Jeff Carter playing the hero in the extra frame.