The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0 in an NHL game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The game occurred on a Sunday, with Pittsburgh scoring one goal in the first period, three in the second, and one in the third. Pittsburgh reportedly held a shutout for the fourth time this season.
Benjamin Kindel scored the first goal for Pittsburgh, assisted by Parker Wotherspoon and Anthony Mantha. Other goal-scorers for Pittsburgh included Jegor Tjinachov, Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Justin Brazeau. Erik Karlsson reportedly had two assists and was named one of the game's three stars.
deppig kväll
Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy reportedly expressed disappointment after the loss, calling it a deppig kväll. Pittsburgh has reportedly taken five points in three games since the NHL resumed after an Olympic break. The teams are scheduled to play again on March 13 at T-Mobile Arena.
Pittsburgh's next game is against the Boston Bruins, and Vegas's next game is against the Buffalo Sabres, both reportedly on March 4 at 01:00.