Connor Dewar\u2019s harmless backhand sweep toward the net was ticketed for Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger\u2019s chest, and yet another whistle in the subdued, defensive struggle was forthcoming. But that\u2019s when the game changed as Dewar\u2019s backhand ramped off Dallas defenseman Liam Bichsel\u2019s stick over a waiting Oettinger and just under the crossbar for the first goal of the game. <\/p>\n
It took until 1:57 in the third period for either team to light the lamp, and it was the Penguins\u2019 first lead in more than three full games. And they almost continued the tight play through the end, but Tyler Seguin deflected Jason Robertson\u2019s shot with 29 seconds remaining, and for the second time in two nights, the Penguins needed a shootout. <\/p>\n
It took an extra round, but the Penguins (3-2-1) scored three goals in the shootout to beat Dallas (2-2-1) 2-1 Saturday at PPG Paints Arena.<\/p>\n
Unmistakably, the Penguins were vastly improved from their recent spate of disjointed and uninspired play. The shot totals were not great, but puck possession and professional play provided them a steady base until Dewar\u2019s goal. <\/p>\n
The shots after two periods were a pedestrian 15-13 for the Penguins, and the high-danger scoring chances were negligible, but the Penguins\u2019 passes were to teammates, not opponents.<\/p>\n
The Penguins lineup<\/a> underwent a couple of changes, as coach Dan Muse reinserted Elmer Soderblom into the lineup in place of Ville Koivunen. The Penguins announced before the game that defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk suffered a lower-body injury and is out day-to-day, and his absence created a spot for newly acquired Spencer Stastney\u2013a natural left defenseman\u2013to make his Penguins debut. <\/p>\n The Penguins acquired Stastney for Filip Hallander on Wednesday rather than put a forward on waivers.<\/p>\n A night after giving up 45 shots to the Columbus Blue Jackets and forcing rookie goalie Sergei Murashov to make a myriad of game-saving stops, the Penguins protected netminder Arturs Silovs Saturday. They allowed just two high-danger scoring chances in the first 40 minutes, according to NaturalStatTrick.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arturs Silovs made 21 saves on 22 shots in regulation, including a sparkling pad save on Tyler Seguin with 37 seconds remaining. Oettinger stopped 20 before being pulled for the extra attacker. <\/p>\n Dallas\u2019s 6v5 goal was the third such tally the Penguins have allowed this season after allowing two against the Montreal Canadiens in the second game of the season. <\/p>\n Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson had a wide-open net in overtime, but his one-timer was deflected wide by a defenseman. <\/p>\n Goal Recap<\/p>\n 0-0: The goal was called back at 19:33. Defenseman Kris Letang charged to the net, but goalie Jake Oettinger made the first save. However, in the resulting chaos in front of the net, Dallas winger Justin Hryckowian accidentally put the loose puck in his own net. However, Dallas\u2019s challenge for a high-stick on the puck earlier in the play by Hendrix Lapierre overturned the goal. <\/p>\n 1-0: It was not a heavy pressure sequence, but the Penguins got between the dots against Dallas. Dewar (1) cut laterally through the slot and turned his body as if he was going to make a drop pass to the point. However, he turned his hips with a backhand at 1:57. <\/p>\n 1-1: With the extra attacker, Dallas pressured the net front, and the Penguins couldn\u2019t clear. Seguin deflected Robertson\u2019s shot over Silov\u2019s left pad to tie the game with 29 seconds remaining. <\/p>\n Shootout (4 Rounds): <\/p>\n Penguins Ben Kindel: Score<\/p>\n Dallas Jason Robertson: Stopped<\/p>\n Sidney Crosby: Score<\/p>\n Tyler Seguin: Score<\/p>\n Egor Chinakhov: Stopped<\/p>\n Wyatt Johnston: Score<\/p>\n Rickard Rakell: Score<\/p>\n Mikko Rantanen: Stopped<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTags:Dallas Stars<\/a> Penguins game<\/a> Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a><\/p>\n