The Pittsburgh Penguins regained the lead against the St. Louis Blues with Evgeni Malkin's power-play goal, his third in the last two games, putting Pittsburgh back in front. Jake Guentzel had a standout performance, assisting Malkin's goal and generating several scoring chances. Jeff Carter furthered the lead to 3-1, following a setup by Jansen Harkins. The Blues responded as former Penguin Kasperi Kapanen scored his first goal in 22 games since November 14 against Tampa Bay, closing the gap to 3-2. The goal occurred right after a penalty was served, with Scott Perunovich providing the assist. Tristan Jarry's exceptional goaltending was a highlight for the Penguins.
Perunovich with the puck to the net from the right point, Kapanen there for the tip. Kapanen last scored Nov. 14 against Tampa Bay. #stlblues https://t.co/yrrV5YWMNg
Former Penguin Kasperi Kapanen scores right after Radim Zohorna is let out of the box. St. Louis pulls within one.
Kapanen, 3-2. First goal in 22 games. #stlblues
Kasperi Kapanen scores against his former team. 3-2, Pens.
Tristan Jarry outstanding tonight for the Penguins. Geno scoring, huge pass from Jansen Harkins and goal from Big Jeff Carter & more. But can we stop and appreciate how darn good @pbourque29 is on TV? Such a great move by @SNPittsburgh to get him over on this side for some games.
Jake Guentzel has eight shots early in the third period of this game, two shy of tying his career high, which he's previously hit twice.
After Joel Hofer goes to play the puck, Jansen Harkins picks it up along the wall, and it finds Jeff Carter for a re-direct. The Penguins take a 3-1 lead.
Big Jeff Carter ...
Jeff Carter in front. 3-1, Pens.
Leafs have had a lot of momentum for a little bit now. This is a chance for your surging power play to get it back
Jake Guentzel has been tremendous tonight. He set up Evgeni Malkin's goal and has had a bunch of his own scoring chances.
The Penguins have gotten a ton of momentum from Malkin's power-play goal.
The Penguins get it back with one of their own on the power play! Evgeni Malkin's third goal in the last two games puts Pittsburgh back in front.