Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning…
Forwards Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakhov scored in a 31-second span in what was a dominant second period, as the Pittsburgh Penguins breezed by the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. [Recap]
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As seen during the game, the Penguins officially recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday morning. [PensBurgh]
With Bryan Rust out for the next three games (including the game against the Blackhawks on Thursday), forward Justin Brazeau is expected to perform top-line duties in his absence. [Trib Live]
Updates from around the NHL…
The Colorado Avalanche donned Quebec Nordiques jerseys on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre, ceremoniously reigniting the Battle of Quebec that took place decades prior. [Sportsnet]
The Dallas Stars will host the Vegas Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, in a Stadium Series game next season. The game will take place on Feb. 20, 2027. [Sportsnet]
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New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin is not expected to play again before the Olympic break, according to NHL insiders, for what is being called “roster management purposes.” [TSN]
Kane owns the record: Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Red Wings’ 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. [Associated Press]