Penguins Dominate Canadiens with Bryan Rust’s Hat Trick in 9-2 Victory

Pittsburgh scores six goals in the third period as Sidney Crosby surpasses Gordie Howe in franchise assists.

Bryan Rust recorded his sixth career hat trick, scoring three goals and adding an assist to lead the Penguins to a commanding win.
Rickard Rakell contributed two goals and two assists, while Kris Letang added a goal and an assist in the offensive outburst.
Sidney Crosby tallied three assists, surpassing Gordie Howe for fifth-most assists with a single NHL franchise at 1,026.
Pittsburgh scored six goals in the third period, turning a 3-2 lead into a 9-2 rout and securing their sixth win in eight games.
Montreal Canadiens struggled defensively, with starting goalie Sam Montembeault and backup Cayden Primeau allowing nine goals combined.