Pittsburgh dives ugly.
Jesse Puljujärvi got into the stands. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
Jesse Puljujärvi was not in Pittsburgh’s lineup for the game against Edmonton in the night’s NHL round.
Puljujärvi has not reported any injuries, so it was a coaching decision.
The weekend of Pittsburgh, which desperately needs points for a place in the playoffs, ended with a dull 0-4 loss in front of the home crowd. Sidney Crosby the skippered team is riding the wind, as it was the third consecutive ugly loss in a row (Boston 1–5 and Washington 0–6).
Fighting for the victory of the league point exchange Connor McDavid punished the hosts with 1+2.
The Finns of Carolina are effective
Sebastian Aho led Carolina to victory. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teräväinen also reached three power points, when Carolina defeated Calgary 6–2.
Having scored a goal and collected two assist points, Aho is closing in on the point record (83) he set in the 2081–19 season at the current pace. The total now has a balance of 25+43=68.
About the Finns in Carolina as well Jesperi Kotkaniemi had an effective end of the game, adding to his score with two assists.
The win was the third in a row for the hurricane shirts.