NHL roundup: Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick sends Pens past Blues

Dec 3, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen (42) reacts after being named the first star of the game against the St. Louis Blues at PPG Paints Arena. Kapanen recorded a hat trick in the game. The Penguins won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Kasperi Kapanen notched his second career hat trick to help the Pittsburgh Penguins top the visiting St. Louis Blues 6-2 on Saturday.

Bryan Rust added a goal and three assists, Jason Zucker a goal and two assists, Sidney Crosby a goal and Evgeni Malkin three assists for the Penguins, who have points in 11 of 13 games (9-2-2). Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry made 26 saves.