LOS ANGELES -- Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist to pass the 50-point mark for the 18th time in his NHL career, and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.

Kevin Hayes, Sidney Crosby and Anthony Beauvillier each had a goal and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins end the Los Angeles Kings' nine-game home winning streak with a 5-1 victory on Monday night.

The circumstances were particularly meaningful for Pittsburgh forward Blake Lizotte, who started his NHL career with the Kings and had 106 points (37 goals, 69 assists) in 320 games for them. This was his first game at Crypto.com Arena as a visitor, but the LAFD hat he wore after the morning skate reflected the larger circumstances.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1 on Monday night, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak. Crosby, Anthony ...

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, left, and Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte battle along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Forward Rickard Rakell - who missed Monday's game for family reasons - has rejoined the team and is expected to be back in the lineup against Anaheim. Rakell leads the Penguins in goals this season with 23 and figures to slot right back alongside Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust.

Forwards Anthony Beauvillier and Cody Glass - who have been up and down the Penguins' lineup this season - have been producing in recent top-six roles. They each have two goals and three points in the last three games, and they have been in and out of the top-six for most of the season.

The Ducks jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first five minutes against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Tuesday when Frank Vatrano scored a power-play goal. However, Anaheim then surrendered three consecutive goals in the period, including Carter Verhaeghe's tally that proved to be the game-winner.

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The L.A. Kings are in win-now mode and trying to make the most of their talent, especially with veteran Anze Kopitar's contract expiring in 2026.