{
  "id": 11821594,
  "title": "Novak scores 2 goals, including OT winner, to help the Penguins beat the Canadiens 6-5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/novak-scores-2-goals-including-ot-winner-to-help-the-penguins-beat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:23:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/03/novak-scores-2-goals-including-ot-winner-to-help-the-penguins-beat-the-canadiens-6-5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Pittsburgh Penguins claimed a 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, with Tommy Novak leading the charge. Novak scored his second goal of the game in overtime, converting a 2-on-1 play assisted by Evgeni Malkin. Malkin also opened the scoring with a power-play goal and contributed two assists, surpassing Dale Hawerchuk's point total to claim 22nd place in NHL history. Pittsburgh bounced back from allowing a four-goal second period lead, scoring five goals during a 25-minute stretch including goals from Ben Kindel, Sidney Crosby, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Chris Kreider, and Ivan Demidov. Sidney Crosby added an assist, tying Hall of Famer Joe Thornton for seventh-most all-time. This win marked the Penguins' first two-game winning streak of the season since 2015-16.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tommy Novak scores 2 goals, including OT winner",
    "Evgeni Malkin leads with 22 points, surpassing Dale Hawerchuk",
    "Penguins win first two-game streak since 2015-16"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements the Penguins' recent upward trend and marks a significant milestone in Evgeni Malkin's career, while also boosting Sidney Crosby's standing in NHL history.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/11821594.png",
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Penguins surge then swoon then celebrate OT winner over Canadiens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/penguins-surge-then-swoon-then-celebrate-ot-winner-over-canadiens",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:15:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}