Rust, Rakell have Huge Nights in 9-2 Win

Bryan Rust netted his sixth career hat trick (3 goals, 1 assist) and Rickard Rakell also had a four-point night (2 Goals, 2 Assists) as the Penguins (13-14-4, 30 pts) steamrolled the Montreal Canadiens (11-15-3, 25 pts) 9-2 on Thursday Night. Pittsburgh nine goals were the most goals scored by an NHL team this season. Sidney Crosby added 3 assists and Tristan Jarry stopped 21 of 23 saves as Pittsburgh has won six of eight games.

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