Final
Thursday, October 11, 2018 · PPG Paints Arena
Game analysis
Penguins beat Golden Knights 4–2
- P. Kessel scored the game-winner at 15:43 of the second.
- C. DeSmith stopped 35 of 37 shots (.946) for the win.
- The Penguins won despite being outshot 37–22.
- P. Kessel recorded a hat trick.
Three stars
- 1st starP. Kessel
PIT · 3G 0A
- 2nd starE. Malkin
PIT · 0G 3A
- 3rd starC. DeSmith
PIT · .946 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
- 6:28VGKT. NosekAssists: J. Marchessault, W. Karlsson1–0
- 8:03PITP. KesselAssists: E. Malkin1–1
2nd
- 9:37PITP. KesselAssists: E. Malkin, J. Schultz1–2
- 15:43PITP. KesselAssists: C. Hagelin, E. Malkin1–3
- 16:40PITJ. GuentzelAssists: S. Crosby, J. Schultz1–4
3rd
- 13:35VGKR. SmithAssists: J. Marchessault2–4
Team stats
| VGK | Stat | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Shots | 22 |
| 46.7% | Faceoff % | 53.3% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 0/1 |
| 2 | PIM | 4 |
| 26 | Hits | 33 |
| 10 | Blocked | 27 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 12 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 11 |
Golden Knights 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