After a 3-1 showing against the New York Rangers in Game 3, the Pittsburgh Penguins now have a 2-1 series lead headed into the second of two games at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop for Game 4 is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on CBNC.
Penguins vs. Rangers, NHL playoffs 2016: Time, TV schedule and how to watch live online
The Penguins are looking for a crucial win in New York.
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Scouting the Penguins
The two-and-a-half day break between Game 2 and 3 worked wonders for the Penguins, who got Matt Murray back in time for a crucial road game. The rookie goalie made 16 saves in his playoff debut, and will probably be looking at another start if Marc-Andre Fleury is unable to play. Sidney Crosby got just his second goal of the series on Tuesday but 39-year-old Matt Cullen's tie-breaking goal was the difference maker in Game 3. The Penguins will need their offensive depth should they want to break through Henrik Lundqvist once more.
Scouting the Rangers
Lundqvist gave up just two goals on 30 shots in the 3-1 loss in Game 3, but it’s the Rangers offense that will have to do better on Thursday. Putting 16 shots on a rookie goaltender in his first playoff game was not enough, despite Rick Nash’s lone goal shorthanded. New York will also need to take better advantage of its power play that scored no goals in four chances in Game 3 and have had just one extra-man goal all series.
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers
7 p.m. ET | Game 4, Eastern Conference Round 1
Madison Square Garden | New York City
Local: MSG, ROOT Nat'l: CNBC, TVAS, SN
Live stream at NBC Live Extra and Rogers GameCentre
More coverage: Penguins blog | Rangers blog
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