Penguins fight back, can’t overcome mistakes in shootout loss

This article originally appeared on PittsburghHockeyNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-2-1) scored early and late in the first period, but increasingly sloppy play and flat-footed defending spotted the Columbus Blue Jackets (4-4-0) a pair of early third period goals, and a tie game quickly became a commanding 4-2 lead.

However, the Penguins saved their best for late in the third period. A pair of quick goals forced the need for overtime and then the shootout.

However, Columbus scored on all three shootout attempts, compared to the Penguins’ two, and the Penguins’ four-game winning streak was snapped 5-4 at PPG Paints Arena Saturday.

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