Final
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 · PPG Paints Arena
Game analysis
Penguins beat Rangers 7–2
- P. Kessel scored the game-winner on the power play at 8:53 of the second.
- M. Murray stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929) for the win.
- The Penguins controlled play, outshooting the Rangers 47–28.
- Power play: PIT 3/5, NYR 0/3.
- E. Malkin led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starE. Malkin
PIT · 1G 2A
- 2nd starS. Crosby
PIT · 1G 1A
- 3rd starJ. Schultz
PIT · 1G 1A
Scoring summary
1st
- 5:55PITS. CrosbyPPAssists: I. Cole, J. Schultz0–1
- 16:59NYRM. PuempelAssists: M. Hrivik, N. Holden1–1
2nd
3rd
- 1:52NYRM. GrabnerAssists: D. Stepan, M. Zuccarello2–3
- 4:11PITJ. SchultzAssists: E. Malkin2–4
- 6:12PITB. RustAssists: S. Crosby2–5
- 12:22PITP. HornqvistPPAssists: N. Bonino, C. Kunitz2–6
- 19:49PITN. BoninoAssists: B. Rust, I. Cole2–7
Team stats
| NYR | Stat | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shots | 47 |
| 51.7% | Faceoff % | 48.3% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 3/5 |
| 10 | PIM | 6 |
| 47 | Hits | 29 |
| 9 | Blocked | 12 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 2 |
Rangers at Penguins recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice