The hosts’ Russian striker Evgeniy Malkin scored a goal and an assist in this match. Drew O’Connor, Jeff Carter and Sidney Crosby also scored in the game-winner. Robert Thomas and Kasperi Kapanen scored for the Blues.
Pittsburgh won its second consecutive victory, currently has 38 points and ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. Their next game is scheduled for January 1 at home against the New York Islanders.
“St. Louis” suffered a second consecutive defeat and is in ninth place in the Western Conference with 37 points. Their next game is January 5 at home against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Source: Sport

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