Final
Thursday, March 14, 2019 · KeyBank Center
Game analysis
Penguins beat Sabres 5–0
- P. Kessel scored the game-winner on the power play at 6:40 of the second.
- The Penguins scored first and led the rest of the way.
- C. DeSmith posted a 26-save shutout.
- Power play: PIT 3/4, BUF 0/2.
- The Penguins dominated the dot, winning 60% of faceoffs.
- P. Kessel led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Three stars
- 1st starC. DeSmith
PIT · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starP. Kessel
PIT · 1G 1A
- 3rd starS. Crosby
PIT · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 6:40PITP. KesselPPAssists: S. Crosby, J. Guentzel1–0
- 15:07PITB. DumoulinAssists: E. Malkin, T. Blueger2–0
- 17:08PITP. HornqvistPPAssists: P. Kessel, S. Crosby3–0
3rd
- 10:07PITN. Bjugstad4–0
- 18:02PITJ. GuentzelPPAssists: Z. Trotman, N. Bjugstad5–0
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shots | 26 |
| 60.0% | Faceoff % | 40.0% |
| 3/4 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 6 | PIM | 10 |
| 14 | Hits | 22 |
| 15 | Blocked | 18 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 2 | Takeaways | 9 |
Penguins at Sabres 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