Penguins overcome late deficit to secure overtime victory against Predators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime on October 24, 2026. Ville Koivunen scored the winning goal at 3:44 of the extra period after Rickard Rakell forced overtime with a goal in the final minute of regulation. Sidney Crosby assisted on Rakell’s goal, tying Ray Bourque’s NHL record for career assists with a single franchise at 1,111. The Penguins' comeback followed a first period where they fell behind 1-0 but later equalized twice. Pittsburgh looks to build on this victory after a previous four-game losing streak.
- •Pittsburgh beats Nashville 3-2 in overtime
- •Crosby ties Bourque’s record with 1,111 assists for franchise
- •Rakell scores to tie game late in regulation
- •Koivunen scores the game-winner in overtime
- •Penguins have not lost to Predators in 10 straight games
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Rally for OT Win as Sidney Crosby Ties NHL Assist Record
"Pittsburgh rallied late to beat Nashville in overtime. Sidney Crosby tied Ray Bourque’s NHL record for assists with one franchise.
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