The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, highlighted by Anthony Mantha’s two goals and Sidney Crosby’s impressive three points within the first 37 seconds. This rapid scoring spree set a franchise record for the Penguins and marked the quickest three goals conceded by the Oilers.
The Penguins capitalized early, scoring on three of their first four shots. Just 2:20 into the game, Justin Brazeau made a skillful move through a defender and assisted Mantha for a deflected goal. Mantha quickly followed up with another score 22 seconds later, and Crosby added a goal 15 seconds after that by redirecting a pass into the net.
Evgeni Malkin also contributed a goal and an assist, with Rickard Rakell and Egor Chinakhov adding goals as well. Goalie Arturs Shilovs made 30 saves, helping the Penguins extend their winning streak to three games. Their current record stands at 25-14-11, with a strong 10-2-2 showing in the last 14 games.
For the Oilers, Jake Wolman and Mathieu Savoie found the back of the net, while Tristan Jarry stopped 16 shots against his former team. Edmonton suffered their second consecutive loss and now hold a record of 25 wins, 19 losses, and eight overtime losses in four of their last six games.
Notably, this marks the first time this season that star player Connor McDavid went scoreless in back-to-back games, a streak last seen during games suspended in February 2025 for international play.
Looking ahead, the Penguins will face Vancouver on Sunday, while the Oilers are set to host Washington on Saturday night.
Fan Take: This game was a thrilling display of offensive firepower and speed, showcasing just how quickly momentum can shift in hockey. For fans, it underlines the importance of maintaining pressure from the opening faceoff and how a hot start can dictate the flow and outcome of the game.
