Malkin’s 3 points help Penguins rout Carolina 6-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had two goals and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins pushed Carolina to the brink of elimination by routing the Hurricanes 6-2 on Saturday night.

Sidney Crosby added a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who lead the series 3-0. They scored twice in the final minute of the first period, then added two more goals in 40 seconds of the third to seal their fourth straight victory.

Pittsburgh can sweep the best-of-seven series Tuesday night and make a second straight trip to the Stanley Cup finals.

Story appears in Sunday’s edition.