SportsPublished: 8 October 2026 at 07:56

Silovs Stops 22 Shots, but Penguins Lose to Capitals

Latvian goaltender Arturs Silovs saved 22 shots in an NHL game, but his team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, still lost to the Washington Capitals.

Latvian hockey player Arturs Silovs was in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in a National Hockey League (NHL) game against the Washington Capitals.

The goaltender turned away 22 shots during the game. That was not enough to secure a win, and Pittsburgh lost the contest.

Silovs is one of Latvia's representatives in the world's top hockey league, and his performances in NHL games are closely followed in Latvia.

The source report gives no further details on the final score or the course of the game.

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