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Canadiens Fall 6-0 Against Pittsburgh - Game Recap

Teddy Blueger scored twice to lead the Penguins over Montreal 6-0 on Thursday at Bell Centre.

Pittsburgh was favored by -148 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 5.5.

Pittsburgh got goals from Teddy Blueger(2), Brock McGinn, Danton Heinen, Jake Guentzel, and Sidney Crosby in the victory. Crosby opened the scoring at 3:36 of the first period.

Tristan Jarry turned in a 24-save effort for the Penguins.

Montreal got a 26-stop effort from Cayden Primeau in the loss.

On the power play, Pittsburgh went 1-for-1, while the Canadiens were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.

Pittsburgh outshot Montreal 43-24 in the game.

Pittsburgh heads into a battle against the Maple Leafs. Montreal, meanwhile, will have their next action against Nashville.