Rangers Defeat Penguins 4-2 Following Captain's Trade and Goalie's Contract Extension

Artemi Panarin's two goals and Reilly Smith's game-winner secure New York's victory as Igor Shesterkin ends personal losing streak.

The New York Rangers traded captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks earlier in the day for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2025.
Goaltender Igor Shesterkin signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension, reportedly making him the highest-paid goalie in NHL history.
Artemi Panarin led the Rangers with two goals, including his team-leading 15th of the season, and an assist, bringing his season total to 32 points.
Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, while Vincent Trocheck added an insurance goal to seal the victory at Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers snapped a six-game losing streak and ended the Penguins' four-game winning streak, cutting their Metropolitan Division deficit to six points behind the Hurricanes.