Pittsburgh Penguins rally to beat Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime
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Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators on October 24, 2026. With key players absent due to injury, young players stepped up, including Ville Koivunen, who scored the game-winner in overtime. The Penguins dominated with a 32-19 advantage in scoring chances, yet struggled to convert until late in the game. Rickard Rakell tied the game with just over a minute left in regulation, showcasing the team’s resilience despite earlier difficulties finishing chances.
- •Penguins scored three goals, with Koivunen netting the OT winner.
- •Statistically dominated game with 32-19 scoring chances advantage.
- •Rakell tied the game with 1:06 remaining in regulation.
- •Penguins were missing key players including Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust.
- •Coach Dan Muse praised team's persistence and ability to create chances.
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"Rickard Rakell had a couple of breakaways. The youngest Pittsburgh Penguins had a seemingly endless amount of glorious chances they […]
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