The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves struggling as the season progresses, suffering another loss against the Boston Bruins, this time 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena. After a promising comeback against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Penguins faltered early, conceding two quick goals. Despite a late-game surge, which included a shorthanded goal from Anthony Beauvillier and a late score from Rickard Rakell, they were unable to overcome the deficit. The Bruins' David Pastrnak continued his scoring streak, contributing to the Penguins' woes.

Erik Karlsson logged significant ice time, nearly 30 minutes, but his performance raised concerns as he concluded the game with a minus-2 rating. The Penguins, now nine points out of a playoff spot, face the Toronto Maple Leafs next, raising questions about potential trades before the deadline as they seek to retool for the next season.