Back Stories: January 15, 2014

 "Unable to take the lead all game, the Penguins finally jumped ahead of the Capitals on Jan 15, 2014 thanks to the timely touch of Maatta. The rookie blasted home a shot with just 1:54 to go, allowing Pittsburgh to skate off with the 4-3 win and the defenseman to record his first career game-winning goal."

What they don't mention on the back is that earlier in the 2nd period, Maatta also had an assist on Taylor Pyatt's (yes, that Taylor Pyatt) goal that tied it 2-2. Also scoring in the game were Kris Letang and Jussi Jokinen. Matt Niskanen had two points as well and of course Sid had a point assisting on the Letang goal in the first.

That was Maatta's fourth goal of the season, beating Michal Neuvirth on the slapper. He finished his rookie campaign playing in 78 games and scoring 9 goals and 29 points.

 

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