Penguins Preseason Finale
Penguins Prepare For Final Preseason Game Against Buffalo Following Shutout Loss
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The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 in a preseason game Thursday, shutting out a Pittsburgh lineup made up largely of prospects and reserves, which managed just 13 shots. Zach Werenski, Valeri Nichushkin, Danton Heinen and Kirill Marchenko scored, and Cam Talbot recorded the shutout; Blue Jackets prospect Charlie Elick assisted on Werenski’s goal, while forward Luke Tuch had eight hits. Pittsburgh will visit Buffalo on Saturday for both teams’ final preseason game, with the Penguins expected to dress Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and other likely opening-night players, and Buffalo planning to use its expected lineup with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal. The game will air locally on Sportsnet Pittsburgh+ and MSG-B, nationally on NHL Network, and be available on 105.9 The X.
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Charlie Elick played 24 minutes alongside Zach Werenski and finished with an assist, two shots, a plus-2 rating, one blocked shot and three hits.
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Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov, appearing in his second preseason game, unofficially made 12 saves on 15 shots and took his first exhibition loss.
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The loss left Pittsburgh with a 1-2-0 preseason record heading into its final exhibition game.
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Luke Tuch had also recorded six hits and six penalty minutes against Buffalo, and five hits and five penalty minutes against Detroit; the article said he was likely to play for Cleveland and could provide a physical presence there.
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