Pittsburgh Penguins hit All-Star break on high note, chase away St. Louis Blues

11:49 PM, Jan 24, 2012   |    comments
  • Jan 24, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Cooke (24) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman (5) battle for the puck during the first period at the Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE
    
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St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Chris Kunitz notched the winner in the fourth round of the shootout to send Pittsburgh past St. Louis, 3-2, at Scottrade Center.

PHOTOS - Blues vs. Penguins

James Neal and Steve Sullivan scored in regulation for the Penguins, who enter the All-Star break with seven straight victories.

Marc-Andre Fleury made 32 saves in regulation and stopped three of four chances in the shootout.

Patrik Berglund netted both goals for the Blues, who lost for just the third time in their last 10 games.

Brian Elliott played well in defeat, stopping 37-of-39 shots.

 

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