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Point Earned, Streak Secured: Devils Outlast Penguins 2-1 in SO Thriller

  Photo: Andrew MacLean This thrilling Metropolitan Division clash was a goaltending masterclass from both ends of the ice. The New Jersey Devils ultimately prevailed in the shootout, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to secure their second consecutive victory and extend their perfect season-opening home winning streak to seven games. The Devils' win was anchored by netminder Jake Allen, who stopped a stunning 33 of 34 shots through regulation and overtime. Across the ice, the resilient Penguins earned a crucial point, thanks to rookie Arturs Silovs—who turned away 23 of 24 shots while holding the Devils' potent offense in check, an impressive feat for an injury-riddled squad missing six key players. Pittsburgh Penguins Lineup: Rust - Crosby - Kindel Novak - Malkin - Mantha Koppanen - Hayes - Koivunen Heinen - Lizotte - Dewar Wotherspoon - Karlsson Shea - Letang Graves - Clifton Silovs Murashov New Jersey Devils Lineup: Noesen - Hughes - Bratt Meier - Hischier - Mercer Pala...
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Hartland Monahan Passes Away At 72




   Hartland Monahan, a forward who played for six NHL teams and played a total of 334 games, died on Saturday, December 9th.


   Monahan was drafted to the California Golden Seals in 1972, playing one game in 1973-74 before he had moved onto the New York Rangers. He became more recognized when he went on to play for the Washington Capitals. Monahan was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1977, then played for the Los Angeles Kings during the 1977-78 season. He played for the St. Louis Blues until he retired in 1980-81 season.

   The 1976-77 season was Hartland Monahan's best. He had 23 goals and 27 assists in 79 games with the Washington Capitals.


   He lived in a sports family, his father-in-law, Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion, and his son Shane Monahan who had played 2 seasons for the Seattle Mariners from 1998, 1999.

 


 


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