Penguins UGLY but Fight for Point in SO Loss to CBJ
COLUMBUS, Ohio — By late in the second period, the Columbus Blue Jackets were outshooting the Pittsburgh Penguins 27-6 and […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets outshot the Pittsburgh Penguins 27-6 and held a 54-14 shot attempt advantage during the game. Despite this dominance, the Penguins managed to force overtime and then a shootout, but ultimately lost 3-2 in a shootout to Columbus at Nationwide Arena on Friday. Rookie goalie Sergei Murashov made numerous impressive stops, saving 40 of 42 shots in regulation and 43 of 45 overall.
Pittsburgh winger Bryan Rust scored the game-winning goal, affectionately known as "The Rusty," in the second period. Murashov also made a crucial save in overtime, stopping a two-on-none situation with a sharp kick-save to keep the Penguins in the game.
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