WIN
Alex Nedeljkovic
13-14-5
44 SV / 3 GA
LOSS
Elvis Merzlikins
22-19-5
28 SV / 5 GA
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LW - CBJ
1 Goal, 0 Assists
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G - CBJ
44 Saves, .936 SV%
★★★
LW - CBJ
1 Goal, 1 Assist
Venue: PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Game Date: March 21, 07:00 PM ET
Game Date: March 21, 07:00 PM ET
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| Team Stats | |
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|---|---|---|
| Power Plays | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Penalty Shots | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Hits | 16 | 27 |
| Faceoffs Won | 28 | 30 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 7 |
| Shots Blocked | 7 | 24 |
| Penalty Minutes | 7 | 9 |
Scoring Summary
Penalties
| 1st Period |
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CBJ 0 - PIT 15:28
Goal scored by Evgeni Malkin (14), assisted by Philip Tomasino (11) and Connor Dewar (4)
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CBJ 0 - PIT 213:51
Goal scored by Noel Acciari (5), assisted by Blake Lizotte (9)
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CBJ 1 - PIT 214:07
Goal scored by Boone Jenner (1), assisted by Denton Mateychuk (4) and Ivan Provorov (22)
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CBJ 1 - PIT 314:53
Goal scored by Rickard Rakell (32), assisted by Bryan Rust (28) and Sidney Crosby (51)
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| 2nd Period |
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CBJ 2 - PIT 31:35
Goal scored by Justin Danforth (8), assisted by Mathieu Olivier (11) and Damon Severson (19)
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CBJ 2 - PIT 48:15
Goal scored by Boko Imama (1), assisted by Danton Heinen (17) and Kevin Hayes (10)
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CBJ 2 - PIT 515:31
Goal scored by Sidney Crosby (25), assisted by Matt Grzelcyk (31)
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| 3rd Period |
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CBJ 3 - PIT 53:45
Goal scored by Kent Johnson (22), assisted by Sean Kuraly (10) and Yegor Chinakhov (8)
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CBJ 3 - PIT 618:03
Empty net goal scored by Bryan Rust (23), assisted by Rickard Rakell (29) and Alex Nedeljkovic (2)
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Officiating Crew
Referees: Chris Rooney, Carter Sandlak
Linesmen: Kyle Flemington, CJ Murray