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Penguins 3, Predators 2 (/OT)
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Penguins 3, Predators 2 (/OT)
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WhenSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET
WherePPG Paints Arena
OpponentNashville Predators
Nashville PredatorsContextNHL
Game Summary
On October 24, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime after a late equalizer from Rickard Rakell. Ville Koivunen scored the winner at 3:44 of the extra period.
Rakell had kept Pittsburgh alive by converting a pass from Sidney Crosby with 1:06 remaining in regulation. The goal erased Nashville’s 2-1 advantage and forced the game beyond the third period.
Steven Stamkos opened the scoring for the Predators in the first period. Connor Dewar answered for Pittsburgh before Jayden Struble put Nashville back in front at 6:40 of the second.
The Predators protected that lead until Rakell’s late intervention. Koivunen then finished the comeback against Juuse Saros in overtime, giving Pittsburgh its second consecutive victory following a four-game losing streak.
Arturs Silovs made 24 saves for the Penguins, while Saros stopped 34 shots. Pittsburgh played without Evgeni Malkin because of illness. Nashville lost its second consecutive game and suffered its fifth defeat in six outings despite holding the lead late.
The game in 60 seconds
Penguins 3, Predators 2 (/OT) Next up: vs. Utah Mammoth on October 29.
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Ville Koivunen · 1
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| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PIT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Team stats
| NSH | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 26 | 11 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Faceoffs Won | 33 | 27 |
| Penalty Minutes | 2 | 2 |
Leaders
- PIT · GoalsVille Koivunen · 1
- PIT · AssistsKris Letang · 1
- PIT · PointsRickard Rakell · 1
- NSH · GoalsJayden Struble · 1
- NSH · AssistsNils Hoglander · 1
- NSH · PointsSteven Stamkos · 1
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