Penguins surge then swoon then celebrate OT winner over Canadiens
The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) were being outshot 7-1 in the first period and trailed 1-0 before the game turned. And it turned in a big way as the Penguins then outshot the Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1) 21-5 over the next 30 minutes, racing to a 5-1 lead later in the second period.
In a thrilling NHL hockey game on October 3, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins faced off against the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins, who started the game outshot 7-1 in the first period and trailed 1-0, experienced a dramatic turnaround. In the second period, they outshot the Canadiens 21-5, building a substantial 5-1 lead. However, the Penguins' momentum was short-lived as the Canadiens staged a comeback in the third period.
Montreal scored four goals, including two with the extra attacker in the final 1:08, tying the game at 5-5. The game was decided in overtime when Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the match, securing a 6-5 victory for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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