Stanley Cup Final: Game 4 recap

The three stars and key stats from Monday's game:

June 6, 2017 at 3:27AM
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, right, talks with center Sidney Crosby during the Stanley Cup.
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, right, talks with center Sidney Crosby during the third period Monday. (Randy Johnson — AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Pekka Rinne, Nashville: Improved to 9-1 at home this postseason with 23 saves.

2. Frederick Gaudreau, Nashville: Became the second NHLer in history to score his first three career goals in the Stanley Cup Final.

3. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh: Breakaway goal, created several scoring chances.

By the Numbers

7-1: Matt Murray's career playoff record in games following a loss.

1: Goal in past nine games, two in the past 13 for Pittsburgh's Phil Kessel.

37-16: Home team record in Stanley Cup Final since 2009.

18-4: Combined home record by the Penguins and Predators this postseason.

1-for-16: Pittsburgh's power play in series (the one goal was on a 5-on-3).

MICHAEL RUSSO

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