Final
Thursday, March 7, 2019 · PPG Paints Arena
Game analysis
Penguins beat Blue Jackets 3–0
- P. Kessel scored the game-winner on the power play at 2:22 of the first.
- The Penguins scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Murray posted a 25-save shutout.
- J. Korpisalo kept the Blue Jackets in it with 28 saves (.933).
- Power play: PIT 1/5, CBJ 0/3.
Three stars
- 1st starP. Kessel
PIT · 1G 0A
- 2nd starM. Murray
PIT · 1.000 SV%
- 3rd starN. Bjugstad
PIT · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 2:22PITP. KesselPPAssists: E. Malkin, P. Hornqvist0–1
2nd
- 18:47PITN. BjugstadAssists: J. McCann, J. Schultz0–2
3rd
- 19:29PITS. CrosbyENAssists: J. Guentzel0–3
Team stats
| CBJ | Stat | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Shots | 31 |
| 50.0% | Faceoff % | 50.0% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 17 | PIM | 13 |
| 46 | Hits | 48 |
| 12 | Blocked | 24 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 2 | Takeaways | 7 |
Blue Jackets at Penguins 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