The Pittsburgh Penguins have booked their ticket into the postseason with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday.

Pittsburgh won the game on the strength of third-period goals scored by Chris Kunitz (34) and Beau Bennett (2), as well as 35 saves by goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.

With the win, the Penguins retain an 11 point lead over the New York Rangers for first in the Metropolitan Division.

The berth marks the team's eighth straight appearance in the playoffs,