Pittsburgh Penguins' Late Surge Not Enough Against Ottawa Senators

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced off against the Ottawa Senators in a closely contested match that saw the home team, the Senators, emerge victorious with a 3-2 win in overtime. The Penguins now stand at 13-14-5 for the season, while the Senators improved their record to 15-13-2.

Game Highlights

The game remained scoreless for the Penguins until the third period when they managed to net two goals, showcasing their resilience and ability to pressure opponents late in the game. Despite their efforts and a total of 27 shots on goal throughout the match, it was not enough to secure a win. The team's performance was marked by physical play, as evidenced by their 36 hits and aggressive puck pursuit resulting in seven takeaways.

On defense, Pittsburgh's goaltender played a crucial role with an impressive display of skill, saving 28 out of 31 shots faced. This included nine saves while shorthanded, highlighting his importance under pressure situations. However, even with this strong defensive effort and controlling over half of faceoffs at 54 percent win rate, Pittsburgh could not clinify victory.

Opposition Performance

The Ottawa Senators capitalized on their opportunities during even-strength play where all three of their goals were scored. Their winning goal came during overtime which added an extra point to their tally for this game. Linus Ullmark from Ottawa was particularly notable with his goaltending prowess that earned him one of the star positions of the game due to his critical saves that kept Pittsburgh at bay.

Looking Ahead

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look forward to bouncing back from this defeat when they host Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on December 17th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on ESPN+, SportsNet PT and FDSW as both teams aim for victory in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

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