Pittsburgh leads 34-26 in shots, but Nashville’s Juuse Saros has kept the game level.
At the P3 update, Pittsburgh and Nashville are tied 2-2, with the Penguins holding a 34-26 edge in shots on goal. Rickard Rakell and Connor Dewar have scored for Pittsburgh, while Erik Karlsson, Elmer Soderblom and Sidney Crosby each have an assist; Rakell and Dewar have four shots apiece. Nashville’s goals have come from Steven Stamkos and Jayden Struble, with Matthew Wood, Ryan O’Reilly and Nils Hoglander supplying assists. Saros has stopped 32 of 34 shots for a .941 save percentage, while Arturs Silovs has made 24 saves on 26 shots (.923). Nashville has brought the heavier physical game with 26 hits and 19 blocked shots, compared with Pittsburgh’s 10 hits and seven blocks.
Key Performers
Rickard Rakell, Pittsburgh: 1 goal, 4 shots Juuse Saros, Nashville: 32 saves on 34 shots, .941 save percentage Arturs Silovs, Pittsburgh: 24 saves on 26 shots, .923 save percentage