For the final time in his career, Marc-Andre Fleury played a game in Pittsburgh. The former Penguins goaltender was honored throughout the evening by both the Penguins organization and fans. It was a good start for the home team: Valtteri Puustinen netted his first of the season on the power play to give the Penguins a 1-0 lead roughly halfway through the opening period. Just under four minutes later, Rickard Rakell lit the lamp with his fifth of the year. Before the period was through, Lauko and Gaudreau tied things up for the visitors. Early in the 2nd, Gaudreau notched another goal, giving the Wild their first lead of the evening. The period ended with a tip-in shot by Zuccarello, making the game 4-2 headed into the final 20 minutes. Kicking off the 3rd, Rakell gets his second goal of the night. To cap off the night, Kaprizov hit an empty-net goal, making the final score 5-3 Minnesota Wild.
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Fleury Was actually very good tonight but penguins with 6th loss. Bro get Sullivan out
I’m just happy for Fleury.
How ridiculously weak Letang played his man in the corner on the 2nd goal given up tells you everything you need to know about this defense. SOFT AND SLOW.
What even is this defense?
Pathetic, I don't see this changing at all. Sully's gotta go!!!
Everyones blaming Sullivan like any of this is his fault. They’re just old and cant keep up. We all wanted these guys signed so we have to accept that they arent gonna win with this lineup
How's that Letang contract Penguins! But I was wrong for wanting him gone a couple of years ago, yeah, sure. I can't say I didn't see his inevitable mass regression coming. People still defend this guy over and over again. Why is that? He hasn't been great in at least 3 years. He is a has been. He was tremendous in 2021, and before, but not so much now at all. It is what it is.
Missed this one. 🌸
F. Gaudreau was a player I was sorry to see go.
Looking pretty grim. Not sure what team they can lap in this Division.
not sully's fault…..
It's hard, but I believe in Penguins
On one hand, I'm glad Fleury got a win and that Minnesota is doing well this season. On the other hand, a six game losing streak is giving me gray hair.
Should play Puljujärvi more….
sullivan needs to go man. I get the nostalgia of the 2016-17 Stanley cup run, but this team is dead running off of that hype. Don't get me wrong, offense is insane! defense is insane! goal tending Insane! (When jarry isn't in net)(sorry not sorry). We need a new structure.
Penguins, pls take care of defence. Stand up and let's show ur marvellous playing hocey 👏👍🙌