Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Second Period Recap

Penguins 1, Blackhawks 1

Another defensive breakdown by the Blackhawks led to another blown lead.

With Craig Adams in the penalty box for hooking, Matt Cooke took a pass delivered by Max Talbot and shot a wrister past goaltender Corey Crawford for a shorthanded goal. Talbot and Brooks Orpik were credited with the assist on the goal.

Shots on goal   1   2   3   Total

Pittsburgh           7  11        18     
Chicago             13  8         21

Other NHL scores regarding Western Conference playoff race:

Detroit 2, Minnesota 1 (Shootout)

Heritage Classic: Montreal at Calgary (in McMahon Stadium), 5 p.m. CST (Versus)


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