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The Buzzer: Penguins torment Torts; another Vegas jackpot

2017 NHL Draft - Round One

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella meets with Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Players of the Night


  • As discussed here, Riley Nash ranked among the Bruins’ supporting cast members who were marquee stars during Wednesday’s win. He scored two goals and one assist to give Boston five straight wins.
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to torment John Tortorella and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Artemi Panarin’s second goal of the game gave Columbus a 4-2 lead midway through the third period, but it wouldn’t hold for Columbus. Evgeni Malkin triggered the comeback, generating one goal and two assists in the third period. Malkin added a shootout goal, making him the biggest catalyst for Pittsburgh’s comeback win. More on that in a moment.


  • There were some other notable performances, including a backup goalie duel featuring two shutouts between the Capitals and Rangers. Nico Hischier scored two goals to help the New Jersey Devils churn out their fifth consecutive win.

Highlights of the Night

Mathew Barzal continues to confound opponents, with this overtime-clincher being his latest stroke of genius:

There was also this nice save by Jake Allen, which wasn’t enough for the Blues against the Predators:

For even more highlight-reel fun, make sure to check out Connor McDavid’s sweet drop to Leon Draisaitl for a shorthanded goal.

Factoids

Beyond frustrating the Blue Jackets in the playoffs and generally making John Tortorella lose his mind, the Penguins have also befuddled Columbus during the regular season in recent times:

The Vegas Golden Knights set another record for an expansion team, and honestly, the old mark was pretty ugly (sorry, 1993-94 Panthers).

Scores

Bruins 5, Senators 1
Devils 3, Red Wings 1
Islanders 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Penguins 5, Blue Jackets 4 (SO)
Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 1
Rangers 1, Capitals 0 (SO)
Predators 2, Blues 1
Wild 4, Stars 2
Jets 4, Oilers 3
Coyotes 3, Avalanche 1
Golden Knights 4, Ducks 1


James O’Brien is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @cyclelikesedins.