Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Dallas Stars in shootout

The Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars. Rickard Rakell scored the decisive goal in the shootout, while Arturs Silovs secured the win with 24 saves and two successful shootout stops. The game remained scoreless through regulation and overtime, despite a disallowed Penguins goal earlier in the first period due to a high-stick challenge.

In other NHL action, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3, led by two goals from Jimmy Snuggerud. The Blue Jackets previously secured a 3-2 shootout win against the Penguins. Additionally, the Ottawa Senators earned a 3-2 shootout victory over the Nashville Predators, with Shane Pinto scoring the winning goal.

Upcoming matchups include the Los Angeles Kings facing the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Blue Jackets preparing for a series against the Florida Panthers.