PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh will host the NHL game between the teams of the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers who are set to meet on Tuesday, 08:00 PM EDT. The Penguins are at number 4 in the Metropolitan Division with 40 points, while the Rangers are currently occupying the 3rd position, after collecting 41 points in the course of the season so far.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Head to Head
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The previous meeting of the teams was on May 15, 2022, and ended in a 4-3 win for the New York Rangers. Mika Zibanejad was one of the main reasons for the Rangers’ triumph back then. He spent 23:56 on the ice, earning 3 points by scoring one goal and assisting his teammates twice. For the Penguins, Evan Rodrigues earned two points on the night. He was on the ice for 15:17 and contributed one goal and one assist. The Rangers’ goalie, Igor Shesterkin, played at a very high level and ended the game with a 0.933 save percentage. His colleague on the other end, Tristan Jarry, was tasked with 30 attempts on his goal and allowed 4 to roll past him. When it comes to the latest five encounters, the Pittsburgh Penguins won twice and the New York Rangers triumphed three times.
*Last 5 head-to-head games
| Team | 05-15-2022 | 05-13-2022 | 05-11-2022 | 05-09-2022 | 05-07-2022 |
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| 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Form
12-18-2022 12-15-2022 12-12-2022 12-10-2022 12-09-2022 12-06-2022 12-03-2022 12-01-2022 11-29-2022 11-26-2022 3:2@ Carolina Hurricanes 2:4@ Florida Panthers 2:1vs Dallas Stars 3:1vs Buffalo Sabres 3:4@ Buffalo Sabres 4:1vs Columbus Blue Jackets 6:2vs St. Louis Blues 4:3vs Vegas Golden Knights 2:3vs Carolina Hurricanes 1:4vs Toronto Maple Leafs
In their latest game on Sunday, December 18th, the Pittsburgh Penguins played against the Carolina Hurricanes, losing 3-2 on enemy ice. Rickard Rakell was the best for the Penguins, as he earned 1 point for 21:01 of playing time on the night. He had five attempts on goal but succeeded only with one. Casey DeSmith’s 26 saves couldn’t prevent the team from losing as he let in three goals. Pittsburgh’s balance across the most recent 10 games stands at 7-2-1, and they are on a streak of L1. The Penguins are 9-3-2 when playing at their own arena this campaign. The calendar shows that the Pittsburgh Penguins will next be against the Carolina Hurricanes on 12/22 at home.
Pittsburgh Penguins Averages This Season
- Goals For108.00
- Goals Against89.00
- Shots For0.00
- Shots Against0.00
- PP Goals0.00
- Short Handed Goals0.00
Pittsburgh Penguins Standout Performers
- Top Goalie
Tristan Jarry
Games Played:20Saves Percentage:0.921Shutouts:2 - Top Skater
Sidney Crosby
Games Played:31Goals:17Assists:23
Pittsburgh Penguins Missing Players
New York Rangers Form
12-18-2022 12-17-2022 12-15-2022 12-12-2022 12-09-2022 12-07-2022 12-05-2022 12-03-2022 12-02-2022 11-30-2022 1:7@ Chicago Blackhawks 3:6@ Philadelphia Flyers 3:1vs Toronto Maple Leafs 4:3vs New Jersey Devils 1:2@ Colorado Avalanche 1:5@ Vegas Golden Knights 6:4vs St. Louis Blues 2:5vs Chicago Blackhawks 2:3vs Ottawa Senators 1:3@ Ottawa Senators
The Rangers visited the Chicago Blackhawks for their latest clash on December 18. It ended in a huge 1-7 triumph for them. The team’s best performer in that clash was Artemi Panarin, as he scored one goal and assisted twice for 17:42 of game time on the night. He attempted four shots in total towards the enemy’s net. Another reason for the team’s victory was the brilliant performance of Igor Shesterkin, who stopped 29 of the 30 shots that were sent towards his goal. The Rangers triumphed in 8 of the previous 10 outings, while allowing 1 defeat during the 60 minutes and losing 1 time in overtime or shootouts. They are on a run of seven straight victories at the moment. Since the start of the season, the team has an 11-4-1 record when visiting. The Rangers franchise’s next home game will be against the New York Islanders at the Madison Square Garden on 12/22.
New York Rangers Averages This Season
- Goals For109.00
- Goals Against90.00
- Shots For0.00
- Shots Against0.00
- PP Goals0.00
- Short Handed Goals0.00
New York Rangers Standout Performers
- Top Goalie
Igor Shesterkin
Games Played:24Saves Percentage:0.919Shutouts:4 - Top Skater
Artemi Panarin
Games Played:33Goals:8Assists:32
New York Rangers Missing Players
Game Details
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Score
PP Opportunities
PP Goals
Faceoffs Won
Giveaways
Hits
Penalty Minutes
Shots
Takeaways
Play-by-Play
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1`00:220-1
Chris KreiderVincent Trocheck -
1`01:58PierreOlivier Joseph2 minutes for Holding Kaapo Kakko
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1`13:59Marcus Pettersson2 minutes for Slashing Mika Zibanejad
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1`15:07-
Adam Fox2 minutes for Holding Brock McGinn -
2`03:28Kasperi Kapanen2 minutes for Tripping Adam Fox
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2`13:43-
K'Andre Miller2 minutes for Interference Rickard Rakell -
2`14:24Evgeni MalkinSidney Crosby
1-1 -
2`18:09-