Game Recap – Penguins fall to Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, Kris Letang scores a goal early in the 1st!
The Penguins would score early in the game, with 2 goals in the first, one of which was Kris Letang’s 3rd of the season. However, the Habs came back with 3 of their own before Phil Kessel tied the game late in the 2nd. The 3rd period was scoreless and with the game still tied after overtime, the teams went to a shootout. Niemi saved both of the Penguins shots, while the Habs scored 2 on DeSmith to win the game.
Next game is Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.
Fun Fact: With his goal in the 1st period, Kris moves into the top-10 Penguins all time point’s list!
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Oct 13, 2018; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) reacts with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2018; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin (92) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) battle for the puck during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2018; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi (13) screens a shot next to Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and teammate goalie Casey DeSmith (1) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
