Penguins erupt for four-goal second period in 6-2 win over Blackhawks

Pittsburgh erupted for four goals in the second period to erase a 1-1 first and roll to a 6-2 win over Chicago. Anthony Mantha totaled three points, Evgeni Malkin fed Egor Chinakhov for a goal, and rookie Solovyov made a strong Penguins debut as Pittsburgh’s depth continued to shine, aided by a productive fourth line. Chicago’s Bedard scored late, but the Penguins used a dominant middle frame (and a heavy shot count) to build a 5-1 lead before Dewar and a late Bedard tally wrapped it up. Rust’s suspension forced lineup shuffles, with Brazeau moved up and the team keeping pace in the playoff race, next facing the Rangers.