Penguins fall to the Blue Jackets 3-2

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Friday, October 9, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

The Blue Jackets led 1-0 after the first period, the Blue Jackets led 2-1 after the second period, and it was tied 2-2 after regulation. The Blue Jackets won it in a shootout.

With 10:52 left in the first period, Damon Severson scored on a snap shot, assisted by Zach Werenski and Cole Sillinger. Columbus Blue Jackets led 1-0. With 3:19 left in the third period, Evgeni Malkin scored on a deflection, assisted by Erik Karlsson. That tied it 2-2.

Evgeni Malkin led the Penguins with 1 goal. Damon Severson led the Blue Jackets with 1 goal. Sergei Murashov stopped 43 of 45 shots for the Penguins.

Columbus Blue Jackets were favored by 1.5 goals. Blue Jackets did not cover. The total was 6.5, and the game stayed under.

The Penguins are 2-3. In their last 4 games they lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-3 in Columbus on October 9, lost to the Washington Capitals 3-5 in Washington on October 7, lost to the Winnipeg Jets 2-3 at home on October 5, and beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 at home on October 3.

The Blue Jackets are 2-1. This season they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 at home on October 9, lost to the Utah Mammoth 1-4 at home on October 3, and beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 at home on October 1.

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