Final
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 · United Center
Game analysis
Blackhawks beat Penguins 6–3
- M. Kruger scored the game-winner at 3:49 of the third.
- 2 empty-net goals sealed it late.
- C. Crawford stopped 40 of 43 shots (.930) for the win.
- The Blackhawks won despite being outshot 43–29.
- Power play: CHI 1/2, PIT 0/2.
- B. Rust recorded a hat trick.
Three stars
- 1st starA. Martinsen
CHI · 1G 1A
- 2nd starM. Kruger
CHI · 1G 1A
- 3rd starB. Rust
PIT · 3G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 14:14CHIA. MartinsenAssists: C. Dahlstrom, M. Kruger0–1
- 17:51CHIB. SeabrookAssists: J. Toews0–2
- 18:40PITB. Rust1–2
2nd
- 5:46PITB. RustAssists: D. Grant2–2
- 15:28CHIA. DeBrincatPPAssists: P. Kane, B. Seabrook2–3
- 19:03PITB. RustAssists: O. Maatta, Z. Aston-Reese3–3
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Shots | 29 |
| 50.9% | Faceoff % | 49.1% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 1/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 4 |
| 27 | Hits | 23 |
| 21 | Blocked | 8 |
| 12 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 11 |
Penguins at Blackhawks recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice