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Letang scores in OT, Crosby nets 2 as Penguins beat Blue Jackets 4-3

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Game Highlights

Tommy Novak faked a shot and passed to Letang, who beat Jet Greaves on a snap shot past his glove.

It was Letang's 12th overtime goal, moving him into a tie with Erik Karlsson and Seth Jones for third-most by a defenseman in NHL history.

Bryan Rust also scored and Novak had two assists for the Penguins in their second straight win. Tristan Jarry stopped 26 shots.

Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist, becoming the first Columbus defenseman to record three different home goal streaks of at least three games. Sean Monahan and Brendan Gaunce also scored, and Greaves made 20 saves.

The Blue Jackets have gone to overtime in eight of their last 11 games. They are 4-2-5 in their last 11 overall.

Crosby tied it at 3 at 8:28 of the third period when he chased a loose puck off the boards that Novak sent into the zone and lifted it past Greaves. It was Crosby's 640th career goal, tying him with Dave Andreychuk for 15th place on the NHL list.

It also was the 109th career multigoal game for Pittsburgh's captain, tying Jarome Iginla for 20th. The only active player with more is Washington superstar Alex Ovechkin with 180.

Gaunce gave Columbus a 2-1 lead 3:51 on a short-handed goal. The Blue Jackets are one of nine teams to have two short-handed goals in November.

Up next Penguins: Host Toronto on Saturday.

Blue Jackets: Host New Jersey on Monday.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 6:10 Sidney Crosby Goal (14) Tip-In, assists: Kris Letang (8)
Goal 1st Period 13:40 Sean Monahan Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Brendan Smith (1), Damon Severson (7)
Goal 2nd Period 3:51 Brendan Gaunce Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Miles Wood (2), Zach Werenski (15)
Goal 2nd Period 19:56 Zach Werenski Goal (9) Slap Shot, assists: Charlie Coyle (12)
Goal 3rd Period 0:13 Bryan Rust Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Erik Karlsson (14)
Goal 3rd Period 8:28 Sidney Crosby Goal (15) Snap Shot, assists: Thomas Novak (6), Parker Wotherspoon (7)
Goal 4th Period 0:59 Kris Letang Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Thomas Novak (7)

Statistics

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20 Blocked Shots 14
18 Hits 16
5 Takeaways 3
24 Shots 29
0 Power Play Goals 0
2 Power Play Opportunities 2
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 1
0 Shootout Goals 0
29 Faceoffs Won 30
49.2 Faceoff Win Percent 50.8
13 Giveaways 19
2 Total Penalties 2
4 Penalty Minutes 4
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Mathieu Olivier, RW Injured Reserve Dec 2
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Rickard Rakell, RW Injured Reserve Dec 3
Noel Acciari, C Injured Reserve Dec 3
Justin Brazeau, RW Injured Reserve Dec 3
Peyton Kettles, D Out Nov 24
Jack St. Ivany, D Injured Reserve Nov 24

Game Information

Nationwide Arena

Location: Columbus, OH
Attendance: 18,194 | Capacity:

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Washington 3 9 37 17
Carolina 2 8 36 17
NY Islanders 3 10 35 16
Pittsburgh 5 7 33 14
Philadelphia 3 8 33 15
New Jersey 1 12 33 16
NY Rangers 3 12 33 15
Columbus 6 9 32 13
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