NHL playoffs 2017: Phil Kessel’s third-period goal lifts Penguins to win over Senators in Game 2

Dave DeLuca

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Phil Kessel's nasty wrister strikes again.

Kessel's quick wrist shot broke a scoreless tie with 6:55 left in the third period, and Penguins were able to hold on to defeat the Senators, 1-0, on Monday in Game 2 of the best-of-seven series. The series is now even at one game apiece.

Kessel’s initial shot hit Ottawa’s Jean-Gabriel Pageau, but the puck bounced right back to his stick and he let it fly.

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Marc-Andre Fleury made 23 saves to tally his tenth shutout in his playoff career, which is tied with Henrik Lundqvist for the most among active goaltenders. Senators goaltender Craig Anderson made 29 saves in the loss.

For the latest NHL scores, check out SN's live scoreboard or click the game links below for full team and player stats from the NHL playoffs. Below you can also find highlights from Monday's Game 2.

Senators vs. Penguins Game 2 highlights

GOAL! Phil Kessel breaks the scoreless tie to give Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead with 6:55 remaining in the third period.

End of the second period: The Penguins and Senators remain scoreless. The Penguins have a slight 20-16 edge in shots on goal.

Dion Phaneuf is really throwing his body. 

End of the first period: The Penguins and Senators are scoreless. Ottawa has a 10-8 edge in shots on goal.

The Penguins suffered two huge injuries, losing Bryan Rust and Justin Schultz.

Dion Phaneuf puts a huge hit on Rust and has yet to return.

Here's what forced Schultz to leave the game.

Dave DeLuca

Dave DeLuca is an intern at Sporting News and a recent graduate of Buffalo State. He's a former intern and digital editor at The Buffalo News and executive editor of The Record, Buffalo State's student-run newspaper.