Penguins Rout Blackhawks 6-2 for 5th Straight Win

Chinakhov and Mantha score in 31-second span in 4-goal 2nd period

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:23pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, helping the Penguins pull away. Connor Dewar scored twice, while Ben Kindel, Ryan Shea, and Arturs Silovs (17 saves) also contributed to the victory.

Why it matters

The Penguins have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL lately, winning five straight games and solidifying their position in the playoff race. The loss extends the Blackhawks' losing streak to four games, as they continue to struggle this season.

The details

The Penguins jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the second period on Kindel's goal. Chinakhov and Mantha then scored 31 seconds apart to extend the lead to 4-1. Shea added another goal late in the period, and Dewar scored in the third to make it 6-1 before Connor Bedard scored for the Blackhawks.

  • The Penguins had been off since sweeping a four-game trip with a victory over Vancouver on Sunday.
  • Kindel gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead at 5:54 of the second period.
  • Chinakhov scored with 4:30 left in the second period, and Mantha scored 31 seconds later.
  • Shea scored with 30 seconds left in the second period.
  • Dewar added his second goal of the night with 6:01 left in the third period.

The players

Egor Chinakhov

A Penguins forward who scored a goal in the second period.

Anthony Mantha

A Penguins forward who scored a goal in the second period and had two assists.

Connor Dewar

A Penguins forward who scored two goals in the game.

Arturs Silovs

The Penguins' goaltender who made 17 saves in the game.

Connor Bedard

A Blackhawks forward who scored a goal in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and execution if we want to keep this winning streak going.”

— Mike Sullivan, Penguins Head Coach (Penguins Press Conference)

“We need to find a way to turn this around quickly. This losing streak is unacceptable.”

— Luke Richardson, Blackhawks Head Coach (Blackhawks Post-Game Interview)

What’s next

The Penguins will host the New York Rangers on Saturday, while the Blackhawks will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.

The takeaway

The Penguins' dominant performance showcases their ability to win games convincingly, even against struggling teams like the Blackhawks. However, the Blackhawks' continued struggles raise questions about their ability to turn their season around and compete for a playoff spot.