With a 4-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the Pittsburgh Penguins' NHL-best streak of 15 consecutive wins has come to a close.
In their first full game without NHL points leader Sidney Crosby, the Penguins failed to move the puck or find the back of the net on a consistent basis. Even though new acquisition Jarome Iginla netted his first goal as a Penguin, Pittsburgh had no answer for Buffalo's offensive onslaught.
So how did it all transpire?
To put it simply, Buffalo brought the power with its unsung heroes.
The Sabres struck early, scoring at the 9:36 mark to take a 1-0 lead. Kevin Porter took it unassisted, putting up a shorthanded goal to offset the Pittsburgh power play. That marked his first goal of the season.
During a Pittsburgh power play, its stars pushed the puck into Buffalo's zone. Iginla scored a little over three minutes after Porter's tally with help from Chris Kunitz and Evgeni Malkin.
Suddenly, it was 1-1 and the streak appeared to be intact.
Knowing how powerful the Penguins offense is, the Sabres wasted no time in taking control of the game. With just under two minutes remaini ...
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Pittsburgh Penguins’ 15-Game Win Streak Snapped with Loss vs. Buffalo Sabres
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