The Penguins roll the same lineup as last game, with the usual goalie switch so it’s Tristan Jarry back in the crease.
A fairly dull opening frame. Shots are 8-6 Pens. The Canadiens get the period’s only power play early and do very little with it, in fact Brandon Tanev jumping out to a breakaway was the most exciting thing, though Carey Price easily shut him down. Scoring chances at 5v5 are 8-3 Pens, including a great chance for Bryan Rust right in front courtesy of a nice feed from Jason Zucker.