Kessel Remains Hot, Schultz Returns To Lineup

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their fourth straight game against the Coyotes in four games at PPG Paints Arena, winning Tuesday night by a score of 4-1.

The Pens are now 5-0-1 at home this season, winning 5 straight since their season opener (a 5-4 OT loss to St. Louis on October 4). The pairing of Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin continue to produce, as both men notched a goal and two assists in the game. Kessel now has 5 goals and 14 assists, putting him in a 5-way tie for 5th in league scoring with 19 points.

Malkin and Kessel were the assistants on the first goal of the game by Penguin defenseman Justin Schultz, who returned the lineup after missing six games to injury. After the game, Schultz spoke about getting back into rhythm:

(Audio courtesy of Penguins Radio Network)

Matt Murray made 24 saves in the Pittsburgh victory.