The Penguins will get used to the New York Rangers this week, with three games against them in seven days. The first of those was yesterday at PPG Paints Arena, where the Pens won their second game in two days after beating the Flyers on Saturday. Paulk Steigerwald has the story.
Coach Mike Sullivan says it was a gritty game.
Sullivan says the Penguins stayed with their game plan even when things didn’t go their way.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby says there was a playoff feel to the game.
Crosby says the Penguins won even though they weren’t at their best.
Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov left the game in the second period after taking a hit in the ruggedly-played game. Rickard Rakell also left briefly but returned.
The Penguins will host the Montreal Canadiens tomorrow night, then visit the Rangers on Thursday and again on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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