The Penguins dominated the injury riddled Dallas Stars Sunday 4-1 in a road win that pushed the Penguins back into the playoff race. Dallas, hurt much like the Penguins had been from December through mid February, were not even much of a challenge as they continue to sink in the West. Dallas was coming off a blown chance for two points yesterday where they fell down to the Mighty Duck early then stormed back to take a lead and then lose in the end.

Pittsburgh and Dallas are heading in opposite directions as the Penguins picked up two points to move into 8th place in the East. The fight for the bottom five spots in the East is more jammed than the Parkway East during rush hour and the Penguins will need to keep the pedal to the metal as Philadelphia, Montreal, the Rangers, Florida, Buffalo and Carolina are all within seven points of each other.

Pittsburgh beat Dallas with goals from Staal (17), Letang (6), Satan (17) and Malkin (29). Malkin also got two assists as well. The win moves the Penguins record to 32-26-6 (70 pts) and precariously into eighth place in the East. The Penguins will continue their current road trip Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning who have given the Penguins fits this year.