Nick Bonino was a -2 in his return to Pittsburgh, and Matt Murray stopped 26 shots for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Murray has not given up a goal to the Predators in 183:23—more than three games—dating back to Game 4 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
Pens Offense Wakes Up
Evgeni Malkin started off the scoring for the Penguins just over a minute into the first period when he slammed the puck past Juuse Saros from the high slot. Jake Guentzel put the Pens up 2-0 when, with 9:03 remaining in the first, he knocked home the third rebound in a crowded crease.