nhl Game Recap
Pittsburgh Ices Chicago 4-1 - Recap
Pittsburgh earned a 4-1 victory over Chicago behind a 2-goal performance from Sidney Crosby on Thursday at United Center.
The Penguins were a -189 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Sidney Crosby(2), Bryan Rust, and Reilly Smith each scored for the Penguins in the victory. Crosby opened the scoring for Pittsburgh.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 29 Chicago shots in the victory.
Philipp Kurashev scored for the Blackhawks, finding the net behind Alex Nedeljkovic.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 23 of 26 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Pittsburgh scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Chicago went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Chicago outshot Pittsburgh 29-27 in the game.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Ottawa.