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Penguins thump Predators, whose points streak ends after five games

Pittsburgh Penguins center Dominik Simon, left, and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi compete for the puck during the third period Friday night in Nashville. The Penguins won 5-2. / AP photo by Mark Humphrey
Pittsburgh Penguins center Dominik Simon, left, and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi compete for the puck during the third period Friday night in Nashville. The Penguins won 5-2. / AP photo by Mark Humphrey Pittsburgh Penguins center Dominik Simon, left, and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi compete for the puck during the third period Friday night in Nashville. The Penguins won 5-2. / AP photo by Mark Humphrey

By Associated Press 3 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Alex Galchenyuk hopes this goal can finally get him going with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Galchenyuk scored his third goal of the season, Tristan Jarry made 30 saves and the Penguins beat the banged up Nashville Predators 5-2 Friday night.

Dominik Simon, Teddy Blueger, Bryan Rust and Juuso Riikola also scored for the Penguins, who have won five of six.

“When you get offense throughout your lineup like that, it gives you a much better chance to win,” Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan said. “That’s what it takes, especially given the circumstances that we are in right now. It’s a good win for us.”

The 25-year-old Galchenyuk, acquired last offseason from Arizona in exchange for star forward Phil Kessel, ended an eight-game scoring drought. This was his first goal on the road this season – he entered with just two assists in 11 away games.