GAME RECAP: Penguins at Panthers (12.15.22) | Letang Scores Shorthanded Goal

The Penguins went into this game hoping to extend their 6-game winning streak. Ryan Lomberg strikes first for the Panthers mid-way through the 1st period. The Penguins trailed by one after the first 20 minutes of play. In the 2nd period Kris Letang tied up the score with a short-handed goal. This was the Penguins’ third shorthanded goal of the season, and Letang's fifth of his career. Only Mark Giordano (13) has more shorthanded goals among active defensemen than Letang's five. With 7:18 left in the middle frame, The Penguins took a 2-1 lead with a power-play goal from Jake Guentzel. In the 3rd period, Evgeni Malkin Furthered the Penguins lead with a power-play goal that unfortunately resulted in an injury as the puck defected off of Geno’s lower body and into the net. Soon after, the Panthers cut the deficit to 3-2 on a goal from Sam Reinhart. With 1:18 left on the clock, Jake Guentzel got his second goal of the night with an empty net goal. Pittsburgh extended the NHL's longest active winning streak to seven games tonight.

[c.]

Letang's somethin' else. Good for Guentzel.
Hope G's old injury wasn't aggravated.

[audrey]

man, jarry’s sprawling saves never get old. what a game for him and letang!! also wishing for an extra speedy recovery for geno, hopefully just some light good job boys, seven games strong! :)) 💛🖤💛🖤

[Chilly_Billy]

Great game guys, especially Jarry. Keep your confidence, my boy, and you could be among the great ones.

[coltoncarson_UKR-RUS]

Great game for Jarry and Letang especially, hope Geno's ok!!!

[SammieScotia]

What a game boys. Hard fought win again. Hope you're ok BIG G.

[FrCandy]

so glad i got to show up tonight and cheer on the penguins at the Panther stadium. Crowd overwhelmingly chanting for jarry and geno and saying lets go our energy was so supportive of you guys. Thanks for giving us this W for my birthday. <3 much love to all of you

[theallisoncartwright]

Such a good game - so happy to be there in person! The crowd was chanting JARRY, JARRY. And then later GENO, GENO! Love in SoFlo it's like 50%pens fans/50% home fans..hahaha!!!

[jamaldee]

I swear the penguins love playing in December loll

[BigReachStudios]

I love that fact the Geno was in a ton of pain after Crosby hit him lol but he still had some time to celebrate as he was falling down in pain

[plevahockey]

Some tasty dishes from both teams in that game. Absolute amazing passes even on some chances that didn’t end up in goals.

[kingsantacruz]

Crosby: "Malkin! I need you to sacrifice your body on this play!"

Malkin: "да! But how d-"

[ICLight]

Great win n game by Jarry! The goal by Guenz, the rule im little confused cause to me that looks as he is using his skate to score. He moved his leg and skate, not as a kicking motion but sure looked like he knew what he was doing. It wasn’t incidental. I’ll take it but didn’t look legit lol.

[deniseshebbick]

Way to go Tanger, Let's go Hope Gino is Ok. What a great game guys. Keep it going. 💟🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧.

[jesseklug]

LGP! but why is the subscribe screen so LOUD

[tamasalborov]

Отличная игра, характер на месте! Надеюсь Джино не травмировался. 🔥🔥🔥

[brucecook]

Oh yeah, we have more than made up for that losing streak. Let's keep it going:-)

[michaelwatkins]

Jake needs to chill out on the open net goals

[coltoncarson_UKR-RUS]

Can't wait for the NYR re-match...

[Tommy_Klee]

Omg jarry have my children please don’t get hurt for the playoffs

[ikemarkle]

Jarry > at hockey than Bobrovsky 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧. Coulda sworn the Cousin breakaway was going to be a goal. #LGP!