Pittsburgh brings the same skaters as usual lately, but opt to play backup Alex Nedeljkovic tonight.
Let's goooo. pic.twitter.com/peiseqnJUA
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 8, 2024
First period
The run of questionable officiating the Pens’ have been getting lately continue, but this time in their favor. Sean Couturier is sent off the in early going for a “trip” and the Pittsburgh power play takes advantage of the gift. All five of the attackers touch the puck within a six second stretch, culminating in Rickard Rakell at the backdoor to finish off a beauty of a pass from Evgeni Malkin.