Penguins defeat Flyers, 3-2, in shootout
Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby scored in a shootout to give the Pittsburgh Penguins their fourth straight victory, 3-2, over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Pittsburgh improved to 5-0 in shootouts this season, while the Flyers fell to 2-2. Crosby is five for five in shootout goals. The defending Stanley Cup champions recorded their 10th win in 13 games. The Flyers lost for the 12th time in 15 games.
The Flyers struck first when Jeff Carter’s shot was stopped by Marc-Andre Fleury and the rebound deflected off Sergei Gonchar into the net.
Pittsburgh answered 1:33 later on Bill Guerin’s power-play goal. The right wing collected Chris Kunitz’s rebound and beat Brian Boucher. Dan Carcillo’s high-sticking penalty gave the Penguins the advantage.
The teams also traded goals in the second period.
-- associated press
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