The Penguins played in Columbus last night, in a game I didn’t see, and won 3-1. They used a roady-worthy lineup of mostly players who will be headed to the AHL this weekend and beat the Blue Jackets’ despite being out-shot 34-24.
Tristan Jarry’s 33 saves were huge in keeping the under-manned Pens team in the game. Valtteri Puustinen, Jonathan Gruden and Kevin Hayes (empty net) scored the goals for Pittsburgh. Last night should be a great on ramp to the season for Jarry, CBJ compiled over three expected goals and only put one in the net.