Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night despite surrendering a three-goal second-period lead.

Bryan Rust had the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and had two assists for the Penguins, who had lost two straight and blew a three-goal lead Monday night in a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ben Kindel also had two assists, and Arturs Silovs made 28 saves.

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, and Tom Wilson scored his third goal in two games for the Capitals, who were playing the second of a back-to-back after beating the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Wednesday. Charlie Lindgren made 26 saves,

Alex Ovechkin had two assists one night after recording his 900th NHL goal.

Rust gave the Penguins a 4-3 lead

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