GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Panthers () | Karlsson’s 10-Game Point Streak

After three days without a game, the Penguins returned home to face off against the Florida Panthers. Jake Guentzel got things off to a hot start, netting a power-play goal less than two minutes into the game after going hard to the net. Guentzel has seven goals and 11 points (7G-4A) in his last 10 games against the Panthers. With an assist on Guentzel’s tally, Erik Karlsson has extended his point streak to 10 games. This is the longest active point streak by a defenseman, and tied for the third-longest active streak by any player. Former Penguins player Evan Rodrigues tied things up for Florida with a power-play goal of his own a few minutes later. In the middle frame, Reinhart gave the visitors a 2-1 lead. With only 42 seconds remaining in regulation time, Evgeni Malkin scored his 16th goal of the season to even the score and force overtime. Each team had opportunities in the extra time, but no skaters could best either of the goaltenders. In the shootout, Jake Guentzel scored for the Penguins, but it wasn’