Rangers 7 – Penguins 4
Artemi Panarin starred with 2 goals and 3 assists as New York Rangers (44-19-4, 92 pts) outscored the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-28-9, 67 pts) 4-1 in the final 25 minutes of regulation, enroute to 7-4 win over the Penguins on Saturday Afternoon. New York’s quick strike ability put an end to the Penguins day, scoring two power play goals (16:27, 17:32) late in the second period, just a 1:05 apart as game went from 3-3 to 5-3 in a matter of just over a minute. Pittsburgh’s nose drive continues and falls to 2-7-1 in their last 10 games, accumulating five out of a possible 20 points during that span. Pittsburgh enters the night seven points out of a wildcard spot……
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PIT Goal Scorers: J. Ludvig (3); L. Eller (13, PPG); B. Rust (20); V. Puustinen (3)
Goaltending: Tristan Jarry 17 Saves, .739 Save Percentage
#’s: Pittsburgh in the loss scored four goals or more for the sixth time in their last eight home games
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