Malkin's hat trick powers Penguins to 11-2 romp over Detroit

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    Mike Sullivan has spent the last five months praising his team's resilience, so the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins head coach expected a “spirited” response after watching his club get pushed around by the New York Rangers on Friday night.

    What Sullivan got Sunday against Detroit wasn't resilience so much as dominance. The kind that provided a reminder that when healthy and in full flight, the Penguins remain as dangerous as ever.

    Evgeni Malkin scored three goals to boost his career hat-trick total to 13 — second-most among active players — as Pittsburgh overwhelmed the reeling Red Wings in an 11-2 blowout.

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