Penguins Rout Blackhawks 6-2 for 5th Straight Win

Pittsburgh scores 4 goals in the 2nd period to cruise past Chicago

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night, scoring 4 goals in the second period to cruise to their 5th straight victory. Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored on rushes just 31 seconds apart during the decisive 4-goal outburst in the 2nd period.

Why it matters

The Penguins' 5-game winning streak has helped them climb up the standings in the competitive Metropolitan Division, while the loss continues a difficult season for the rebuilding Blackhawks.

The details

The Penguins broke open a close game with 4 goals in the 2nd period, including a pair of quick strikes from Chinakhov and Mantha that came just 31 seconds apart. Pittsburgh controlled the game from there, outshooting Chicago 37-24 on the night.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Egor Chinakhov

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored one of the goals in the 4-goal 2nd period.

Anthony Mantha

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored one of the goals in the 4-goal 2nd period.

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The takeaway

The Penguins' dominant 2nd period performance highlighted their depth and scoring ability, which has fueled their recent hot streak and climb up the standings.