Penguins Defenseman Pettersson Scores Bouncing Goal

Marcus Pettersson's slap shot deflects off a defender and into the net, tying the game in the 1st period.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:33am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player taking a powerful slap shot, with the puck as a bright red sphere cutting through the fragmented, overlapping planes of the composition.A Penguins defenseman's deflected slap shot finds the back of the net, tying the game in a crucial divisional matchup.Today in Pittsburgh

In a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils, Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson fired a heavy slap shot that bounced off a defender and into the net, drawing the game even at 1-1 in the first period.

Why it matters

Pettersson's goal was an important equalizer in a close game between two Metropolitan Division rivals. Bouncing shots off defenders and into the net is an uncommon but valuable skill for defensemen to have in the NHL.

The details

With the game tied 1-1 in the first period, Pettersson unleashed a powerful slap shot from the point. The puck hit off a Devils player in front and redirected past the goaltender, tying the score.

  • The goal occurred in the 1st period of the game on April 10, 2026.

The players

Marcus Pettersson

A defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored the game-tying goal by firing a shot that deflected off a defender and into the net.

Anton Forsberg

The goaltender for the New Jersey Devils who was unable to stop Pettersson's deflected shot.

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The takeaway

Pettersson's ability to create scoring chances through deflected shots is a valuable asset for the Penguins' defensive corps. This goal demonstrated his skill in generating offense from the blue line.