Penguins 8 – Sens 5
Brian Rust recorded his first career hat trick as the Penguins rallied for a wild 8-5 win over the Senators. Rust scored an even strength goal, penalty shot goal and empty net goal. He also added an assist for a four point game.
After falling behind 4-2 with Marc Andre Fleury getting pulled 7:08 into in the second period in allowing 4 goals on 16 shots, Pittsburgh would score six times over the final 32 minutes of play.
Matt Murray stopped 17 of 18 shots for his eighth win in nine decisions.
