Penguins fall to the Blackhawks 5-3

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Tuesday, October 13, at United Center in Chicago.

The Blackhawks led 2-1 after the first period, the Blackhawks led 3-2 after the second period, and the Blackhawks led 5-3 after regulation.

With 0:28 left in the first period, Teuvo Teravainen scored on a snap shot, assisted by Anton Frondell and Tyler Bertuzzi. Chicago Blackhawks led 1-0. With 15:42 left in the third period, Teuvo Teravainen scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Ryan Greene and Cole Smith. Chicago Blackhawks led 4-3. With 19:50 left in the third period, Tyler Bertuzzi scored on a tip-in, assisted by Anton Frondell and Teuvo Teravainen. Chicago Blackhawks led 5-3.

Sidney Crosby led the Penguins with 2 goals. Teuvo Teravainen led the Blackhawks with 2 goals. Spencer Knight stopped 24 of 27 shots for the Blackhawks.

Pittsburgh Penguins were favored by 1.5 goals. Penguins did not cover. The total was 6.5, and the game went over.

The Penguins are 3-4. In their last 4 games they lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 3-5 in Chicago on October 13, beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 at home on October 10, lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-3 in Columbus on October 9, and lost to the Washington Capitals 3-5 in Washington on October 7.

The Blackhawks are 2-5. In their last 4 games they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 at home on October 13, lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-5 at home on October 10, lost to the New York Islanders 1-4 in New York on October 8, and beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 at home on October 6.

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