The game against the Flyers was the Penguins’ last before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off (Feb. 12-20), where Crosby is set to captain Canada. He leads the Penguins with 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists) in 55 games.

Over the past two decades, the Pittsburgh Penguins have not played many games without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. They found themselves in that position Friday -- and they passed the test without their two veteran standouts.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are hosting their annual Dad’s Trip with a pair of games remaining before the 4 Nations Face-Off Break. With games on the road against t