Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PIT | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
 COL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Who won: Penguins 7-2
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Ball Arena. The Penguins lead the series 1-0. The Penguins outscored the Avalanche 4-2 in the 1st period. Evgeni Malkin led the Penguins in goals (2). Brent Burns led the Avalanche in goals (1).
Team stats
PITCOL 19Blocked Shots12
19Hits11
5Takeaways4
20Shots27
1Power Play Goals0
3Power Play Opportunities4
33.3Power Play Percentage0.0
0Short Handed Goals0
0Shootout Goals0
28Faceoffs Won29
49.1Faceoff Win Percent50.9
18Giveaways16
6Total Penalties5
15Penalty Minutes13
