Penguins Blank Golden Knights, 5-0

Rust, Kindel, and Brazeau lead Pittsburgh to dominant win over Vegas

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 5-0 on March 2, 2026. Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, and Justin Brazeau each recorded a goal and an assist to power the Penguins' offense, while Rickard Rakell and Egor Chinakhov also scored in the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

The win improves the Penguins' record to 10-1-3 in their last 14 games, solidifying their position in the playoff race. For the Golden Knights, the shutout loss is a setback as they look to secure a postseason berth.

The details

The Penguins' offense was firing on all cylinders, with Rust, Kindel, and Brazeau each contributing a multi-point performance. Goaltender Tristan Jarry recorded the shutout for Pittsburgh, turning aside all 32 shots he faced.

  • The game was played on March 2, 2026.

The players

Bryan Rust

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Ben Kindel

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Justin Brazeau

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Rickard Rakell

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored a goal in the game.

Egor Chinakhov

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored a goal in the game.

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The takeaway

The Penguins' dominant performance showcases their offensive depth and goaltending prowess as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Golden Knights will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from the shutout loss.