The Pittsburgh Penguins are aware of all the things they did right during their 5-3 victory over Edmonton at PPG Paints Arena Thursday night. They know the importance of starting well and building a 4-1 lead by the first intermission.

The Pittsburgh Penguins need a third-line center. And a right-side defenseman. Because the roster doesn’t necessarily have players who are easy answers, coach Mike Sullivan was forced into a couple of desperation moves with players who were castoffs,

The Pens keep building and find another goal, Philip Tomasino swoops around Edmundson and sends a pass over for Evgeni Malkin. Malkin shoots quickly and beats the goalie five-hole with the lateral movement.

Centered by Kevin Hayes, with Drew O’Connor and Jesse ... he’s a big guy that can wear teams down low with the puck,” said defenseman Kris Letang. “(He’s) tough to contain in the low ...