Guentzel’s Hat Trick Leads Pens To Win Over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Jake Guentzel scored three goals in the second period and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Saturday night. Guentzel scored two power-play goals after the Canucks had three players sent to the penalty box in quick succession. Sidney Crosby had a goal and a pair of assists, and Kris Letang added three assists for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry, from Surrey, British Columbia, had 22 saves in his first start in Vancouver. Rookie Vasily Podkolzin scored for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko stopped 40 of 44 shots. Pittsburgh beat the Canucks for the second time in 11 days. The Penguins took a 4-1 decision in Pittsburgh on Nov. 24.