Penguins Torch Oilers in Return of Tristan Jarry, Extend Road Dominance
What looked like a marquee Thursday night matchup between two second-place teams - the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers - turned into a one-sided showcase. And for the Penguins, it was a statement win, delivered with authority on the road at Rogers Place.
Facing former teammate Tristan Jarry, now in net for the Oilers, Pittsburgh wasted no time reminding him what their offense is capable of. The Penguins lit the lamp three times on just four shots in the first period, chasing Jarry early and seizing control of the game before Edmonton could settle in.
That first-period blitz wasn’t just eye-catching - it was historic. According to Sportsnet Stats, the Penguins’ three goals in 35 seconds marked the third-fastest trio in franchise history.
This wasn’t a fluke. Pittsburgh came into Edmonton riding momentum, having already notched wins over Seattle and Calgary to open their Western Conference road swing.
The 6-3 victory over the Kraken and a 4-1 decision against the Flames set the tone, but Thursday’s 6-2 dismantling of the Oilers felt like the exclamation point. That’s three straight wins, all on the road, and the Penguins are suddenly looking like a team ready to climb to the top of the Metro Division.
The subtext added another layer of intrigue: the recent goalie swap between the two clubs. Jarry, once a staple in Pittsburgh’s crease, was sent to Edmonton, while Stuart Skinner headed the other way.
The move was designed to spark both netminders - a fresh start, a new system, maybe a return to form. But on this night, it was clear who got the better end of the early returns.
Jarry struggled mightily against his former team, while Skinner got the night off after starting in Calgary.
While the Oilers are still in a solid position in their division, this one stung - not just because of the scoreline, but because of the way the Penguins dictated the pace and tone from the drop of the puck. Pittsburgh’s offense has been clicking lately, and Thursday’s performance only reinforced that. Six goals, a historic scoring burst, and a confident, complete effort against a fellow playoff contender.
If both teams continue on their current trajectories, there’s a chance we could see this matchup again when the stakes are much higher. And if that happens, you can bet Tristan Jarry will be looking for redemption against the team that knows him best.
For now, though, the Penguins are rolling. Three wins, three cities, and a team that looks like it’s finding its stride at just the right time.
THE PENGUINS HAVE 3 GOALS ON 4 SHOTS 3 MINUTES IN AGAINST THEIR FORMER GOALIE TRISTAN JARRY 🫨🚨 pic.twitter.com/NfigiUSDMV
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) January 23, 2026