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Novak Rings One Off the Post in Pittsburgh's Losing Chase
The Penguins forward also scored and set one up, but Montréal held on for the one-goal win after Crosby's late extra-attacker goal.
Written during the game · 9:54 PM ET. Final was PIT 4, MTL 5.
By MA Insights
Tommy Novak hit the post 23 seconds into the game, and his night deserved better than a 5-4 loss. An iron hit is a shot that clangs off the post or crossbar. It is a near-goal that leaves no mark on the score sheet.
Novak still scored once, added an assist and put three shots on goal in 18 minutes. His chances were worth 0.70 expected goals, meaning almost one goal's worth.
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