Malkin, Letang share in Hornqvist's confidence

Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are following Patric Hornqvist into the foxhole.

After sleeping on their Game 5 letdown, a loss that prompted Hornqvist to all but guarantee a win in Tampa Bay in their elimination Game 6, the Pittsburgh Penguins stars shared a similar sentiment.

"I believe in my team. I believe in myself. We're coming back to Pittsburgh for sure," Malkin said Monday, according to NHL.com's Dan Rosen.

Letang, meanwhile, suggested that the Penguins know "the recipe" to beat the Lightning. Mind you, this was just a few hours after Letang was on the ice for all four Lightning goals.

That blueprint may or may not include turning back to rookie goaltender Matt Murray. Head coach Mike Sullivan will announce his decision between the 21-year-old and veteran Marc-Andre Fleury, who took the loss Sunday in his first start in seven weeks, Tuesday in advance of Game 6.