Penguins vs. Rangers 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch NHL playoffs online
The Penguins will need to find their offense if they hope to even the series against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
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The New York Rangers jumped on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1, scoring just 28 seconds into the NHL Playoff opener when Derick Brassard knocked in a rebound off Marc-Andre Fleury. a The Rangers didn't look back, taking a 2-0 lead late in the period and keeping Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin quiet in a 2-1 win.
The Penguins need to flip momentum desperately. They entered the playoffs coming off a tumultuous month of hockey, and are facing down another bout at Madison Square Garden. Pittsburgh needs offense, most especially from its stars, Crosby and Malkin. The duo totaled three of the Penguins’ rather paltry 25 shots on goal during the game.
The Rangers have no reason to adjust the game plan. Though scoring came to a halt after the first period, they maintained pressure on Pittsburgh's net. Perhaps more importantly, Henrik Lundqvist appeared to be in fine form, making 24 saves.
The Rangers won six of their last seven games of the regular season to preserve the Presidents’ Trophy. They’ll be expected to notch another win at MSG on Saturday, where they won 25 games this past season. The Penguins had a 20-13-8 record on the road during the regular season, but went 1-3-1 in their final five contests away from the Consol Energy Center.
The two teams will face off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be broadcast on NBC in the United States and CBC in Canada. Coverage of the game will be preceded immediately by the NHL Draft Lottery.
Game 2 coverage
8 p.m. ET | Game 2, Eastern Conference Round 1
Madison Square Garden | New York City
Local: none | Nat'l: CBC, NBC, TVA
Live stream at NBC Live Extra
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