Penguins select Beau Bennett in first round of NHL draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins chose right wing Beau Bennett with the 20th overall pick in the NHL draft.

The Penguins were believed to be interested in moving up in the first round, but they did not make a trade.

The 18-year-old Bennett, a native of Torrance, Calif., had 41 goals and 79 assists for 120 points in 56 games with Penticton of the junior British Columbia Hockey League last season.

The 6-foot-1, 175-pound Bennett was ranked 32nd among North American skaters in the final Central Scouting rankings.

Unless they make a trade, the Penguins do not have a second-round pick. Rounds 2 through 7 will be held Saturday in Los Angeles.