Penguins survive Canadiens in overtime after blown offside call

The Pittsburgh Penguins narrowly defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime on October 3. The Canadiens made a dramatic comeback, scoring four unanswered goals, but Evgeni Malkin secured the victory for Pittsburgh with the overtime winner. Erik Karlsson expressed frustration over a controversial offside call that negated a potential sixth goal for the Penguins. Despite the win, Penguins players acknowledged that defensive adjustments are needed after allowing 30 scoring chances. The game highlighted the offensive potential of both teams and the importance of maintaining composure in pressure situations.

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