The Pittsburgh Penguins showcased an impressive performance on Thursday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The highlight of the match came in a remarkable 37-second stretch, during which the Penguins scored three goals, marking the fastest three goals in the franchise’s history and the quickest three conceded by the Oilers.
The Penguins set the tone early, finding the net on three of their first four shots. Just 2:20 into the game, Anthony Mantha opened the scoring with a deft deflection following a slick pass from Justin Brazeau, who maneuvered the puck through an opponent’s legs. Merely 22 seconds later, Mantha doubled his tally with a breakaway goal, displaying both speed and skill.
In a swift continuation of the onslaught, Sidney Crosby found the back of the net just 15 seconds after Mantha’s second goal, redirecting a pass from the slot. This rapid-fire scoring left the Oilers reeling and set a frantic pace for the match. Evgeni Malkin contributed to the Penguins’ success with a goal and an assist, while Rickard Rakell and Egor Chinakhov also added their names to the scoresheet.
In goal for Pittsburgh, Arturs Silovs made 30 saves, fortifying the team’s defense throughout the contest. The Penguins have now secured victories in three consecutive games, improving their record to 25-14-11 and demonstrating a solid run with a 10-2-2 record over their last 14 outings.
For the Oilers, Jake Walman and Matthew Savoie managed to score, but it was not enough to overcome the early deficit. Goalie Tristan Jarry, facing his former team, made 16 saves but struggled to contain the Penguins’ offensive onslaught. The Oilers have now dropped two straight games and four out of their last six, bringing their record to 25-19-8.
An unusual statistic for the Oilers’ star player, Connor McDavid, was recorded as he remained pointless for the second consecutive game. This marks the first time this season he has gone two games without scoring. The last occurrence of such a streak for McDavid was back in February 2025.
Looking ahead, the Penguins will face the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, while the Oilers are set to host the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
With this performance, the Penguins have made a strong statement as they continue their pursuit for playoff positioning in the NHL.