The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Chicago Blackhawks 2‑1 on Monday, despite Sidney Crosby scoring two goals. Crosby's goals were the only offensive highlights for the Penguins. The loss ended a promising start to a challenging road trip for Pittsburgh.
The Penguins faced one of the NHL's weakest teams, and while many things went right early, Chicago's defense held firm. The team had hoped to secure a win early in the road trip, but Chicago's goaltending limited Pittsburgh to just those two goals. The game was played in Chicago as part of a tough stretch for the Penguins.
The Brunswick News reported the defeat, highlighting Crosby's effort as the only bright spot for Pittsburgh.
