The Penguins, represented by the striker Bluger, acknowledged the superiority of the NHL leader in Colorado’s Avalanche with a score of 2: 3 (0: 0, 1: 2, 1: 1).
The winning goal was scored four and a half minutes before the end of the regular time by Devon Father, who got the puck off the edge of the field and scored 3: 2. Nicolas Obe-Kibel and Miko Rantanen also scored in the Avalanche, while Sydney Crosby and Mike Metsoon scored in the Pittsburgh unit.
Sydney Crosby has scored 1,397 career points, one less than Jari Kurri and Alexander Owhkin, who are in 21st place.
Bluger spent 15 minutes and 20 seconds on the ice in this match, during which he threw once into the goal, used two methods of force, intercepted two puckers, won nine of the 18 throws and was at a neutral efficiency.
Columbus’ Blue Jackets, represented by goalkeeper Merzlin, lost to the Boston Bruins 5: 2 (1: 1, 1: 1, 3: 0).
Eriks Haula twice beat Merzlikins, but Breds Maršāns finished the match with two goals and two assists. Boston Debut and Charlie Coil also scored for the Bostonians, with Gustav Nickist and Justin Denford in the Blue Jackets.
Merzlikin had a lot of work to do on Saturday, with the Latvian repelling 37 of the 40 throws thrown by his opponents. The last two discs were thrown into the empty goal by the homeowners.
In turn, the Sharks in San Jose lost to Dallas’ Stars 4: 5 (1: 4, 1: 0, 2: 1).
In the first period, the Dalas responded to the goal scored by Nick Bonino with four reels in the “shark” goal, accurately throwing Vladislav Namestnikov, Jani Hakanpe, Rope Hinc and Jason Robertson. In the second period, Brett Burns reduced the advantage of the opponents, which was restored to three goals by Joe Pavelski in the third period. By the end of the match, John Lenard and Logan Cutur had scored for the home team.
Tyler Segin scored three assists.
Balcers played 11 minutes and 42 seconds, one minute and 47 seconds less. Liepāja used two strength techniques, blocked two throws, intercepted two discs and finished the game with a negative efficiency of -1.
Of the teams represented by Latvians, only “Penguins” are competing for the place in the Stanley Cup, which is in the sixth Eastern Conference with 92 points in 70 games. The Blue Jackets are tenth in the East with 69 points in 69 games, while the Sharks are 13th in the Western Conference with 66 points in 68 fights.
