* The Pens needed this win. Not just for the standings, though after slipping out of a playoff spot they certainly needed the points. But mentally, Pittsburgh needed a win like the one they got today. One where they blew a 3-1 lead, and then grinded it out in the third period despite New York's valiant comeback attempt.
* Evgeni Malkin is back. After posting two goals and three points on Saturday, Malkin added two more goals on Sunday for a five-point weekend. Most impressive was his second goal. It was a patented slam-on-the-breaks, spin-o-rama backhander into the top corner.