:watermark(https://f.pmo.ee//logos/4232/4ebd6f5dc62d0c4b6f1961c46e2f0303.png,-2p,-2p,0,18,none):format(webp)/nginx/o/2026/02/06/17427492t1hec09.jpg "Shilov NHL Win & Milan Trip")
The Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabers 5-2 (2-1, 1-0, 2-1) on the road.
18-year-old Ben Kindel and 23-year-old Avery Hayes, for whom this was the first NHL game in his career, scored two goals for the guests.
On the other hand, Kindel has already collected 27 points (14+13) in 53 matches in his NHL debut season.
Shilov saved 26 of 28 shots, saving 92.9% of the opponents’ shots.
Jason Zucker and Tage Thompson scored for the Sabres.
In the Eastern Conference, “Penguins” are in fifth place with 70 points in 56 games.
The “Sabres” are in sixth position in the East with 70 points accumulated after 57 games played.
24-year-old Shilov has won 11 victories in 26 matches this season, allowed 2.93 innings on average and saved 89.6% of opponents’ shots.
Šilov will now join the Latvian hockey team in Milan to participate in the Winter Olympics. The first game on February 12 against the USA.
