The story

The Avalanche created more, 3.4 expected goals to 2.3, and lost 7-2 to the Penguins. Cale Makar had 12 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Three points for Evgeni Malkin: two goals and one assist.

• Cale MakarVolume

  Cale Makar had 12 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Four reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 7.3 attempts a game. The Avalanche fell 7-2 to the Penguins.

• Evgeni MalkinBig night

  Three points for Evgeni Malkin: two goals and one assist. His goal stood up as the winner. That was his 15th goal of the season. It finished 7-2 for the Penguins.

• Erik KarlssonBig night

  Three points for Erik Karlsson: one goal and two assists. He has 7 goals this season. He played 21:44 and had four shots on goal. The Penguins beat the Avalanche 7-2.

• Rickard RakellStreak

  Rickard Rakell has a point in 6 straight games. He has 32 points in 46 games this season. He played 16:23 and had one shot on goal. The Penguins beat the Avalanche 7-2.

• Anthony ManthaStreak

  Anthony Mantha has a point in 5 straight games. He has 26 goals this season. He played 14:57 and had one shot on goal. It finished 7-2 for the Penguins.

• Elmer SoderblomDrought over

  Elmer Soderblom scored for the first time in 20 games. That was his third goal of the season. He played 10:00 and had one shot on goal. It finished 7-2 for the Penguins.