In a dominant performance, Bryan Rust netted a hat trick and contributed an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins overwhelmed the Montreal Canadiens 9-2. Rickard Rakell also shone with two goals and two assists, while Kris Letang added to the scoreline with a goal and an assist.

Sidney Crosby reached a career milestone by recording three assists, surpassing Gordie Howe for the fifth-most assists with a single NHL franchise. The Penguins secured their sixth win in eight games, while the Canadiens struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.