In a thrilling encounter, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to edge past the New York Rangers 3-2, overcoming the absence of captain Sidney Crosby due to an upper-body injury. Philip Tomasino's power play goal in the second period gave the Penguins a crucial lead, with Rickard Rakell's earlier equalizer reigniting their momentum.

Despite being outshot significantly in the third, the Penguins' defensive play held strong, stifling two late power plays from the Rangers. Bryan Rust’s two assists helped Pittsburgh secure their third win in four games, while the Rangers saw their two-game winning streak come to an end.