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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins admit they weren't really where they wanted to be during a 3-6 stretch to open the season.
But a road trip to California helped the Penguins gain some much-needed confidence and momentum, which they brought back home.
Erik Karlsson scored twice, Evgeni Malkin also scored and Tristan Jarry recorded a shutout in his return from injury, as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Saturday night.
"As of late, it feels like it's starting to come together a little bit more," Karlsson said. "Things are falling into place a little bit easier and we're starting to get the results to go with that."
Both of Karlsson's goals came in the third period -- on the power play early and a late empty netter -- to extend a five-game point streak. Malkin scored his eighth goal of the season and added an assist. Drew O'Connor scored his first and Sidney Crosby extended an eight-game point streak for the Penguins, who have won four straight.
Jarry made 35 saves for Pittsburgh. He recorded his third shutout of the season and 16th of his career.
Jarry returned Saturday after missing Thursday's game at Los Angeles with a facial injury. His mask came off during a scramble in front Tuesday at Anaheim and he was struck in the eye with a puck. He played through 38:15 of a combined shutout with Magnus Hellberg at Anaheim.
Jarry said Saturday that he received stitches after the Ducks game and his eye closed at one point.
"I couldn't see anything for the last couple days," Jarry said. "It was nice that the swelling finally went down and I was able to play."
The Pens visit Columbus on Tuesday.
The Associated Press