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Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Regular season · Tuesday, March 14, 1989 · Civic Arena

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8–2

Final

32–40

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Game summary

The Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 8–2 on Tuesday, March 14, 1989 at Civic Arena. The Penguins outshot the Bruins 40–32.

Ken Linseman scored a hat trick, Cam Neely scored twice and Mario Lemieux scored twice. Tommy Lehman, Greg Johnston and Randy Burridge also scored.

Rejean Lemelin made 38 saves on 40 shots for the win; Tom Barrasso stopped 24 of 32.

Goals
Boston BruinsBOS134832
Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT011240

Scoring

1st period

2nd period

3rd period

Team stats

BOSPIT
3240
0%0%
4/52/10
3314
00
00
00
00

Penalties

  • 4:53 into the first periodAndy Brickley · hooking2 min
  • 12:40 into the first periodJock Callander · interference2 min
  • 18:48 into the first periodDan Quinn · roughing2 min
  • 0:16 into the second periodTom Barrasso · delaying game2 min
  • 1:23 into the second periodRay Bourque · tripping2 min
  • 4:37 into the second periodKeith Crowder · tripping2 min
  • 6:23 into the second periodGreg Johnston · hooking2 min
  • 8:14 into the second periodBob Sweeney · hooking2 min
  • 15:36 into the second periodJohn Cullen · slashing2 min
  • 17:10 into the second periodBob Sweeney · slashing5 min
  • 17:10 into the second periodBob Sweeney · game misconduct10 min
  • 17:54 into the second periodBob Errey · slashing2 min
  • 6:37 into the third periodGarry Galley · interference2 min
  • 9:40 into the third periodGarry Galley · tripping2 min
  • 10:03 into the third periodKen Linseman · roughing2 min
  • 10:03 into the third periodPaul Coffey · roughing2 min
  • 12:50 into the third periodJim Johnson · tripping2 min
  • 16:04 into the third periodAllen Pedersen · interference2 min

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