Penguins Eliminated; McGroarty Scores First NHL Goal

The Pittsburgh Penguins are now eliminated from the Eastern Conference playoff race after a 3-1 defeat to the Chicago Blackhawks, with Ilya Mikheyev scoring twice and Spencer Knight making 28 saves. In a recent game, Penguins rookie Rutger McGroarty scored his first NHL goal during a 5-4 overtime loss against the St. Louis Blues, becoming the 214th player to do so in a Penguins jersey. McGroarty also recorded an assist and his goal was assisted by fellow rookie Ville Koivunen. Despite the efforts of McGroarty and Koivunen, the Penguins' defensive mistakes led to their loss in overtime. The team's struggles continue as they battle through the final weeks of the regular season.