Penguins Drop Shootout to Rangers, Struggle in OT

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough 3-2 shootout decision to the New York Rangers and Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Despite jumping out to a 2-go lead and dominating stretches of play, Pittsburgh couldn't hold on as New York mounted a comeback for the extra. The Penguins struck first just over 2 minutes into the opening period with a power play goal, then made it 2-0 early in the second on a wrist shot that deflected in. They outshot the Rangers 12-2 at one point and controlled the puck well against the New York team on a 5-game skid. That momentum flipped after the Rangers cut the lead to 2-1 on their own power play midway through the second. From there, Pittsburgh eased off the pressure, missing chances like a post and a waved off goal, which let New York back in the game. Gold tender steward Skinner kept the Penguins alive with 23 saves on 25 shots through overtime, but the shootout proved costly again.

1:03New York went 1-3 while Pittsburgh went 0-3 highlighting ongoing struggles in that format. Coach Dan Mewes called out the need to keep working on shootouts and players stressed playing simpler to protect leads. For Penguin Squad battling for playoff positioning, leaving with just 1-point instead of 2 is the kind of slip-up that adds up late in the season. This episode is supported by our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. For L.I. SoleyPillow.com.