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Penguins Defeat Jets in Shootout, Rakell Extends Point Streak
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in a shootout Saturday, with Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scoring. The Penguins have earned points in seven of their last eight games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 5-4 shootout victory against the Winnipeg Jets Saturday. Rickard Rakell's shootout goal extended his point streak to eight games. Erik Karlsson scored two goals for Pittsburgh, contributing to his run of four straight multi-point games; he has seven goals and 19 points in the last 12 games. Goaltender Arturs Silovs, who made 21 saves, blocked shots from Winnipeg's Jonathan Toews and Gustav Nyquist in the shootout. For the Jets, Neal Pionk scored in his return after being sidelined for 23 games due to injury. Bryan Rust played his 700th NHL game and contributed an assist, extending his point streak to six games. Egor Chinakhov scored his 100th NHL point.
Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in a shootout.
- Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scored in the shootout for Pittsburgh.
- Erik Karlsson scored two goals for the Penguins.
- Arturs Silovs made 21 saves for Pittsburgh.
- Rickard Rakell has a career-best eight-game point streak.
- Egor Chinakhov earned his 100th NHL point.
- Neal Pionk scored for Winnipeg in his return after missing 23 games.
- Bryan Rust played in his 700th NHL game, earning an assist.
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- Global News — Jets lose to Crosby and the Penguins 5-4 in shootout