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.

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 ...

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.

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,