| Final - 12.20.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Thoughts about the Penguins- Evgeni Malkin is in beast mode, why the schedule might help the Pens get healthy soon, questioning Deryk Engelland's suspendable hit, James Neal is the perfect winger and why Pascal Dupuis is the role player of the year.
Evgeni Malkin continued his scorching scoring pace by posting assists on all three Penguin goals, en route to a Pittsburgh 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
A recap of the Hawks loss in Pittsburgh to the injury riddled Pens.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Chris Kunitz (12), from Evgeni Malkin and Matt Niskanen at 10:02. Penalties - Nick Leddy, Chicago (Interference), 6:11; Deryk Engelland, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), 8:55; John Scott, Chicago (Misconduct (10 min)), 8:55; John Scott, Chicago (Instigator), 8:55; John Scott, Chicago (Fighting (maj)), 8:55; Patrick Kane, Chicago (Hooking), 10:45; Jason Williams, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 18:38. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Pittsburgh Goal - James Neal (19), from Evgeni Malkin and Matt Niskanen at 2:45. 3, Pittsburgh Goal - Tyler Kennedy (4), from Ben Lovejoy and Evgeni Malkin at 16:34. Penalties - Patrick Kane, Chicago (Hooking), 4:31; Dave Bolland, Chicago (Hooking), 11:45; James Neal, Pittsburgh (Roughing), 12:54; Bryan Bickell, Chicago (Hi stick - double minor), 15:22; James Neal, Pittsburgh (Cross checking), 16:15. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Chicago Goal - Jonathan Toews (19), from Viktor Stalberg at :49. 5, Chicago Goal - Viktor Stalberg (6), from Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa at 6:12. Penalties - James Neal, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 18:31. |
