The Penguins fell behind, 4-1, to the Red Wings in Detroit last night and never recovered in a 5-2 loss.
Crosby and Letang scored for the Pens who remain five points behind the Capitals. Five games remain in the regular season beginning tomorrow at New Jersey.
The Blue Jackets won last night and are one point behind the Pens, while the Flyers who lost last night trail the Pens by two points.
The Caps host the Rangers tonight. The Flyers play at Colorado.
