One of my first conversations with Kevin Hayes at training camp this season was about his support for first responders.

The Penguins showed their support for the Los Angeles Fire Department on Monday at Crypto.com Arena during the Kings’ first home game in 16 days after their game on Jan. 8 was postponed due to the southern California wildfires,

Scores, assists Monday

The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8) were firmly in control until a pair of late second-period penalties. The LA Kings (30-11-5)  converted on a two-man advantage to close within 3-1 and seize palpable momentum.

Kevin Hayes, Sidney Crosby and Anthony Beauvillier each had a goal and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins end the Los Angeles Kings' nine-game home winning streak with a 5-1 victory on Monday night.

Malkin (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday. Malkin exited Saturday's game against Seattle due to a lower-body injury, and he'll be forced to miss multiple games due to the issue. The extent of the 38-year-old's injury isn't yet clear,

It is the end of January and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still struggling with the same issues. On Jan. 20, they beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 and actually looked like a playoff team.