nhl Game Recap
Recap - Penguins Defeat Columbus 6-3
Danton Heinen scored twice to lead the Penguins over Columbus 6-3 on Saturday at Nationwide Arena.
Bettors who backed the Penguins were rewarded as -166 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Pittsburgh got goals from Danton Heinen(2), Sidney Crosby, Jan Rutta, Brock McGinn, and Josh Archibald in the victory. Archibald opened the scoring at 3:43 of the second period.
Tristan Jarry turned in a 29-save effort for the Penguins.
Boone Jenner, Jack Roslovic, and Kent Johnson scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Tristan Jarry.
Columbus got a 33-stop effort from Elvis Merzlikins in the loss.
On the power play, Pittsburgh went 0-for-3, while the Blue Jackets were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Pittsburgh by a margin of 39-32.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oilers. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.