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Bratt's second goal of the season extended his
point streak to four games for the Devils, who won two of the
three consecutive contests between the teams.
Sunday's game was a makeup of one that was postponed earlier
because of COVID-19 protocols involving the Devils.
They were the first three games of the season between the teams.
The division rivals will face each other five more times.
Sami Vatanen also scored for New Jersey, which has won three of
four games overall. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 35 of
36 Pittsburgh shots. Blackwood returned from a two-game absence
following an injury sustained during the pregame warmup
Thursday.
Captain Sidney Crosby scored for Pittsburgh, which had been 7-1
in games tied after regulation -- including 4-1 in overtime.
Jarry, who had won 10 of his previous 14 starts, made 33 saves.
The Penguins have lost two straight home games after starting
12-2-0 at PPG Paints Arena.
Pittsburgh's top line produced the opening goal at 3:37 of the
first period. A series of crisp passes culminated in Jake
Guentzel, from the bottom of the left circle, feeding Crosby at
the bottom of the opposite circle. Crosby's sharp-angle
one-timer banked off the near post and off Blackwood's skate
before skidding over the goal line.
It was the first time in five games that the Penguins scored
first.
Vatanen tied it at 4:48 of the second period. The Devils had
sustained possession and pressure in Pittsburgh's end. Vatanen's
shot from the center point sailed past Jarry's glove for his
second goal of the season.
--Field Level Media
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