The Pittsburgh Penguins, with a record of 18-20-8, faced off against the Seattle Kraken, who came into the game with a 19-23-3 record. Despite a hard-fought battle at PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins fell short with a final score of 2-4.

Jan 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (left) congratulates right wing Kaapo Kakko (middle) on his goal as Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Game Highlights

The game opened with promise for the Penguins as they managed to net one goal in each of the first two periods. Philip Tomasino stood out by scoring one goal and showcasing his skill on ice with a shooting percentage of 50 percent. Bryan Rust also contributed significantly to the team's efforts by scoring another goal for Pittsburgh, demonstrating his accuracy with a shooting percentage of 25 percent. On defense, Tristan Jarry made an impressive total of 14 saves throughout the game, maintaining a save percentage of 100 percent despite facing relentless pressure from Seattle.

However, it was not enough to hold back the Kraken's offensive onslaught in the third period where they scored three goals to secure their victory. Eeli Tolvanen and Jamie Oleksiak were named among the stars of the game for their pivotal roles in turning around its outcome for Seattle.

Jan 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) skates with the puck ahead of Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Drew O'Connor (10) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Player Performances

Several players from both teams put forth commendable performances that shaped much of this encounter's dynamics. For Pittsburgh Penguins, aside from Tomasino and Rust’s crucial goals and Jarry’s goaltending efforts; Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin each added an assist to their names contributing towards their team's attempt at mounting pressure on Seattle.

On defense, despite facing challenges throughout this high-intensity match-up Pierre-Olivier Joseph led his team in hits alongside Bryan Rust and Anthony Beauvillier showing resilience against Seattle’s aggressive play style.

Jan 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright (51) warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Seattle Kraken capitalized on opportunities presented during power plays though they did not convert these into goals; their strategic gameplay during even strength allowed them to dominate by scoring three out four goals during such times which ultimately led them towards clinching victory away from home.

Looking Ahead

The Pittsburgh Penguins will next face off against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on January 17th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds on ESPN+, SportsNet PT or MSG-B ensuring they do not miss any moment from this upcoming match-up as Pittsburgh looks forward to bouncing back stronger after this defeat.

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