Game 2: Rangers vs. Penguins

The Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2, in Game 2 of their first round series in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Madison Square Garden. The series is tied, 1-1.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: A Pittsburgh Penguins player tosses a puck to a fan prior to the game against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Andrew Copp #18 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Andrew Copp #18 of the New York Rangers (R) celebrates his first period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Andrew Copp #18 of the New York Rangers (L) celebrates his first period goal along with Artemi Panarin #10 (R) against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his first period goal against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Evan Rodrigues #9 of the Pittsburgh Penguins bumps into Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the first period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: The New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to play in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: John Marino #6 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is checked by Ryan Reaves #75 of the New York Rangers during the first period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: The New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins tangle during the first period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers is checked by Jeff Carter #77 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a first period pad save on Teddy Blueger #53 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers – Game Two

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Braden Schneider #45 of the New York Rangers battles with Brian Boyle #11 of the Pittsburgh Penguins along the boards during the first period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City.

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Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers reaches for the puck against Mike Matheson #5 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck in the first period against Mark Friedman #52 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant reacts in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Ryan Reaves #75 of the New York Rangers plays the puck against Mike Matheson #5 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Kaapo Kakko #24 and Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers talk before a face off in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Ryan Reaves #75 of the New York Rangers battles for the puck against Drew O’Connor #10 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers looks on in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers plays the puck against Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Andrew Copp #18 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers battle for the puck in the second period during Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Frank Vatrano #77 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Frank Vatrano #77 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Frank Vatrano #77 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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The New York Rangers celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.

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Frank Vatrano #77 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in New York City.