Blüger’s accurate shot in the second match in a row
On Sunday, January 26, Latvian forward Teodors Bļugers scored a goal in the National Hockey League (NHL) in the second game in a row. However, the Vancouver “Canucks” team represented by him recognized the superiority of the Pittsburgh “Penguins” with a score of 2:3. Artur Shilov remained in the reserve in this game.
Blüger played 15 minutes and 31 seconds, had three shots on goal and had a positive efficiency (+1). His goals, however, could not prevent the team’s failure. The Canucks have won just one of their last 14 games and are by far the weakest team in the NHL this season.
“Penguins” victory and the performance of Shilov’s competitor
Ben Kindel (two) and Yevgeny Malkin scored for Pittsburgh “Penguins”. “Penguins” goalkeeper Stuart Skinner saved 30 of 32 shots, reaching a 93.8% shooting percentage. The win was the Penguins’ fourth in a row and ended their four-game road trip to Western Canada with a winning streak.
Blüger’s and teammates’ statistics
At the end of the game, Teodors Blügers made three shots on goal and won six out of 14 shots. As the portal jauns.lv informs, the performance of him and his teammates in this match is part of the “Canucks” overall unsuccessful season.
Crosby, Malkin and Letang are reaching a significant milestone
In this game, Pittsburgh stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang played their 1,000th game together (including regular season and playoffs). They became the fourth trio in NHL history to reach this number of games together.
