{"id":528348,"date":"2026-03-28T23:24:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/528348\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T23:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:24:27","slug":"penguins-mantha-scores-power-play-goal-against-stars-oettinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/528348\/","title":{"rendered":"Penguins&#8217; Mantha Scores Power-Play Goal Against Stars&#8217; Oettinger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Pittsburgh%2C+PA&amp;city=Pittsburgh&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Penguins%27+Mantha+Scores+Power-Play+Goal+Against+Stars%27+Oettinger&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fpittsburgh%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F28%2Fpenguins-mantha-scores-power-play-goal-against-stars-oettinger%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh forward Anthony Mantha scored a power-play goal against Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger to give the Penguins an early 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This goal by Mantha was an important early strike for the Penguins, who are looking to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference. Oettinger has been a standout goaltender for the Stars this season, so Mantha&#8217;s ability to beat him on the power play is a positive sign for Pittsburgh&#8217;s offense.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Mantha&#8217;s power-play goal came midway through the first period after the Penguins were awarded the man-advantage. He was able to capitalize on the opportunity and put the puck past Oettinger to give Pittsburgh the early lead.<\/p>\n<p>      The goal was scored at the 10:25 mark of the first period on March 28, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Anthony Mantha<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored the opening goal in the game against the Dallas Stars.<\/p>\n<p>Jake Oettinger<\/p>\n<p>The starting goaltender for the Dallas Stars who was unable to stop Mantha&#8217;s power-play goal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Pittsburgh%2C+PA&amp;city=Pittsburgh&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Penguins%27+Mantha+Scores+Power-Play+Goal+Against+Stars%27+Oettinger&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fpittsburgh%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F28%2Fpenguins-mantha-scores-power-play-goal-against-stars-oettinger%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cThat was a big goal for us to get on the board first. We know Oettinger is tough to beat, so I&#8217;m glad I could capitalize on the power play opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Anthony Mantha, Pittsburgh Penguins Forward<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Mantha&#8217;s power-play goal gave the Penguins an early lead against a tough opponent in the Stars, showcasing Pittsburgh&#8217;s offensive firepower and ability to take advantage of special teams opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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