Penguins – Canadiens

2024 - 12 - 12

Penguins Party Hard as Canadiens Crash & Burn: A 9-2 Showdown!

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Last night's NHL showdown saw the Penguins scoring a whopping 9 goals against the Canadiens. Bryan Rust was on fire with a hat trick while Montreal struggled to keep up. What a game!

The Pittsburgh Penguins rolled into Montreal with a mission, and they certainly made it known when they faced the Canadiens in front of a raucous Bell Centre crowd. Starting the night optimistic, the Canadiens were looking to capitalize on their home-ice advantage. However, Pittsburgh brought out the big guns, led by Bryan Rust who scored an impressive hat trick and contributed to a staggering six goals in the third period alone, ultimately ending the night with a monumental 9-2 victory.

Montreal, once a team eager to build on their last shootout win, found themselves thrown into chaos as the Penguins took control. With key players missing from the Canadiens’ lineup due to injury, including defenseman David Savard, the pressure was on Montreal’s bench, which ultimately buckled under the Penguins' dazzling display. It became clear that the Penguins weren’t just looking for a victory – they wanted to send a statement to the rest of the league. Their explosive offensive plays shocked not just the Canadiens but also the home fans who were left feeling deflated.

Not only did Rust’s shining performance make him the star of the night, but Rickard Rakell also joined the party with a remarkable contribution of four points, helping his team cruise into a comfortable winning position. The Canadiens tried to respond with goals from Nick Suzuki and Joel Armia, but those efforts were mere glimpses of hope amidst a tidal wave of Penguins’ goals. With this rout, the Canadiens demonstrated that their defensive strategies need some serious tuning as they’ve now allowed at least six goals in nearly a third of their outings this season.

As the final horn sounded, it was evident that this was not just another loss for Montreal; it illuminated their glaring defensive gaps. The Penguins’ efficiency on the power play and ability to capitalize on mistakes set them apart – perhaps they were channeling their inner hockey stars à la Sidney Crosby. Fun fact: Little did you know, this was the Penguins' first nine-goal blitz since 2018, charting them firmly back into competitive waters in the chase for a postseason spot. And if you’re keeping track, Bryan Rust became the Penguins’ fourth player to notch a hat trick this season. Lesson learned: Bouncing back from a defeat can sometimes mean inflicting nine goals on your next opponent!

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Game Preview: 12.12.24 at Montreal Canadiens (NHL.com)

The Pittsburgh Penguins begin a quick two-game road trip in Canada as they face the Montreal Canadiens for the third time this season.

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Canadiens' David Savard out vs. Penguins with upper-body injury (Sportsnet.ca)

The Montreal Canadiens made a late adjustment to their lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Canadiens vs. Penguins: Game thread and lines (Habs Eyes on the Prize)

Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

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Penguins At Canadiens Preview: Penguins Look To Get Back On ... (Yahoo Sports)

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Montreal Canadiens 12/12 ... (PensBurgh)

Hidden Stat: Pittsburgh has points in 10 consecutive visits to the Bell Centre (7-0-3). Getting to know les Canadiens. Projected lines. FORWARDS. Cole Caufield ...

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NHL betting preview (Dec. 12): Penguins vs. Canadiens odds (Daily Faceoff)

Join Daily Faceoff's Andy MacNeil as he handicaps Thursday's matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens. This is the...

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PREVIEW: Montreal takes on Pittsburgh following shootout win (WTAE Pittsburgh)

Montreal has an 11-14-3 record overall and an 8-6-2 record in home games. The Canadiens rank third in the league with 124 total penalties (averaging 4.4 per ...

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Canadiens Preview And Lines: Montembeault To Face Penguins (Montreal Hockey Now)

All the information you need to know ahead of Thursday's game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Canadiens' David Savard: Not playing Thursday (CBSSports.com)

Savard (upper body) won't play versus the Penguins on Thursday. Savard is considered day-to-day for now. Jayden Struble will check back into the lineup to ...

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Rust et les Penguins s'éclatent au Centre Bell (NHL.com)

Le premier trio de Pittsburgh amasse un total combiné de 11 points dans la victoire de 9-2 contre les Canadiens.

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Les Canadiens de Montréal ont été écrasés au compte de 9 2 par ... (98,5 fm)

Nick Suzuki (11e) et Joel Armia (4e) ont généré la faible riposte de l'équipe locale. Samuel Montembeault, retiré après le 6e but des Penguins, et Cayden ...

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Rust scores hat trick, Penguins strike six times in third to win 9-2 ... (CTV Montreal)

Bryan Rust scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the Montreal Canadiens 9-2 on Thursday night.

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Bryan Rust has hat trick as Penguins rout Canadiens 9-2 (KDKA)

Bryan Rust scored three goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored six times in the third period to rout the Montreal Canadiens 9-2.

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PIT@MTL: Rust has a hat trick against the Canadiens | Pittsburgh ... (BlueJackets.com)

pittsburghpenguins.com is the official website of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pittsburgh Penguins and pittsburghpenguins.com are trademarks of Pittsburgh ...

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Les Penguins écrasent le Canadien (Le Devoir)

Nick Suzuki et Joel Armia ont touché la cible pour le Canadien (11-15-3). Cayden Primeau a stoppé six tirs en relève à Montembeault. Les joueurs du Tricolore ...

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Bell Centre fans boo as Penguins crush Canadiens behind Rust hat ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Bryan Rust scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the Montreal Canadiens 9-2 on Thursday night.

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Bryan Rust has hat trick as Penguins score 6 in 3rd period and rout Canadiens 9-2 (ESPN.co.uk)

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights · Takeaways. Penguins: Rust scored twice in a span of 3:24 midway through the second period as Pittsburgh built a 3-1 lead. · Key moment. Letang set up Rust on the power play 4:18 into the first ...

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Les Penguins écrasent le Canadien 9-2 (Le Droit)

Pour une huitième fois en 29 parties cette saison, le Canadien a accordé au moins six buts à l'adversaire. Mais cette fois, il l'a fait en une seule ...

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Le CH se fait lessiver par la bande à Crosby - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

Rickard Rakell, Kris Letang, Anthony Beauvillier, Rust, Matt Nieto et Noel Acciari ont été les auteurs de ses réussites. C'était la première fois depuis le 28 ...

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Rust scores hat trick, Rakell has 4 points for Penguins in win against ... (NHL.com)

MONTREAL -- Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell each had four points for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 9-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on ...

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Canadiens' blowout loss to Penguins exposes gaping hole on right ... (Sportsnet.ca)

MONTREAL— It's Sidney Crosby attacking Jayden Struble, who's a left-handed defenceman forced to play the right side. Going one-on-one against the greatest ...

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Penguins Blowout, The Good Kind; Rust Hat Trick, Pens Stomp ... (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

Bryan Rust had a hat trick and one assist as he equaled linemate Rickard Rakell, who had a pair of goals and two assists. The quiet member of the Penguins' top ...

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Rust scores hat trick, Penguins strike six times in third to win 9-2 ... (larongeNOW)

MONTREAL - Bryan Rust scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the Montreal C...

Penguins score 6 in third period to rout Canadiens 9-2 (ElliotLakeToday.com)

MONTREAL (AP) — Bryan Rust scored three goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored six times in the third period to rout the Montreal Canadiens 9-2 on ...

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Penguins & Canadiens Game Day Hockey Trivia (Dec. 12) (Yahoo Sports)

The Pittsburgh Penguins start an Eastern Canada road trip with a stop at the Bell Centre against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

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Raclée de 9 à 2 du Canadien contre les Penguins: ça faisait dur (Le Journal de Montréal)

Il y a longtemps que le Canadien n'avait pas joué un aussi mauvais match défensif. Possiblement depuis la gastro collective à Washington.

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Penguins 9-2 Canadiens (13 Dec, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game from 13 December 2024 on ESPN (UK).

Penguins score 6 in third period to rout Canadiens 9-2 (Coast Reporter)

MONTREAL (AP) — Bryan Rust scored three goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored six times in the third period to rout the Montreal Canadiens 9-2 on ...

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Le Canadien s'effondre face aux Penguins (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Bryan Rust inscrit un tour du chapeau dans une victoire de 9-2 des Penguins sur le CH.

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Rust scores hat trick, Penguins strike six times in third to win 9-2 ... (rdnewsnow.com)

MONTREAL - Bryan Rust scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the Montreal C...

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens routed at home by Pittsburgh ... (Globalnews.ca)

The Montreal Canadiens took it on the chin against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on Thursday night. Brian Wilde digs into the 9-1 setback.

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Three Takeaways From Penguins 9-2 Dubbing Of Canadiens (Yahoo Sports)

It's been six years since the Pittsburgh Penguins scored nine goals in a single game. On Thursday night at the Bell Centre, the visitors erupted for six ...

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