Stanley Cup Final: Game 3 recap
June 4, 2017 at 4:21AM
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Roman Josi, Predators: Goal and two assists for the standout defenseman.
2. Pekka Rinne, Nashville: Bounced back from being pulled in Game 2 by making 27 saves and winning his 13th game.
3. Jake Guentzel, Pittsburgh: Scored his playoff-leading 13th goal, one from tying the NHL rookie record.
By the numbers
20 Points by Guentzel, a record for U.S.-born rookie NHLers and one from tying the NHL rookie record.
17-4 The combined home record by Penguins and Predators this postseason.
1-for-13 The Penguins power play in the series.
5 Goals allowed for fourth time this postseason by Pittsburgh.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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