Overview
- Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari scored two goals each as Pittsburgh built a 5-1 lead before holding off a late New York rally.
- The victory puts the Penguins alone in second place in the Metropolitan Division during a 13-wins-in-17 stretch since late December.
- Kris Letang was placed on injured reserve with a fractured left foot and is expected to miss at least a month, the team said.
- Erik Karlsson recorded his 700th career assist, and the club honored its 2016 Stanley Cup team in an emotional pregame ceremony.
- The Rangers' slide continued as rookie Noah Laba left with an upper-body injury, Igor Shesterkin remains out, and Panarin stayed sidelined for roster management with reports suggesting a trade is likely.