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RD 1 GM 3 | MAY 7 | 7:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
WATCH: ATTSN, TNT | LISTEN: 105.9 The X, Penguins Radio Network
SERIES TIED 1-1

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GAME PREVIEW

The Penguins and New York Rangers play Game 3 of Round One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh has a 19-14 all-time series record in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pittsburgh is 31-27 all-time at PPG Paints Arena in playoff contests. The Penguins won two of their three home games against the Rangers in their 2016 Round One series.

QUICK HITS

Pittsburgh is 9-4 all-time in playoff series under head coach Mike Sullivan. His nine playoff series victories are the most in franchise history, and his 42 playoff wins are one shy of tying Dan Bylsma's team record (43).
The Penguins are 19-11 all-time under head coach Mike Sullivan in the playoffs following a loss (7-1 in 2016; 7-2 in 2017; 3-2 in 2018; 0-3 in 2019; 1-1 in 2020; 1-2 in 2021).
Jake Guentzel (14) and Bryan Rust (14) are tied for seventh in shots in the NHL this postseason.
The Penguins have just one player on their postseason roster looking to make their NHL playoff debut - goaltender Alex D'Orio.
Pittsburgh is 16-15 in playoff series all-time when entering Game 3 tied 1-1.

PLAYOFFS AT PPG PAINTS ARENA

Gold rally towels will be given to fans upon entry, courtesy of PPG, UPMC, and IGS Energy.
The outdoor F.N.B. Big Screen will return for all home games during Round 1 of the playoffs. The screen will be located on the corner of Centre Avenue and Logan Street - directly across from PPG Paints Arena. Logan Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Centre and Wylie Avenue for home games.
 Full details here.
New photo ops will be available for tonight's game. A giant puck will be outside the F.N.B. Gate on Centre Avenue and a big "#LetsGoPens" will be available for your Instagram needs on the grass next to the Peoples Gate. Doors open 90 minutes before the game on Saturday and 60 minutes before the game on Monday.
New for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Penguins and Coors Light have teamed up to debut "The Coors Light Igloo Club on Fifth", which will be open for all Penguins home playoff games. The Coors Light Igloo Club on Fifth is located in the old TGI Friday's location on Fifth Avenue attached to PPG Paints Arena. Doors open three hours before puck drop. There will be a limited food menu, beer, and cocktails. The game will be broadcast live on the TVs with sound in the space. It will be open through the game.
As an homage to Louis Domingue's meal before double overtime began, the in-arena location of Nakama will be selling a new offering: spicy pork, broccoli, and your choice of fried rice or lo mein noodles.

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PLAYER INTERVIEW

Guentzel speaks with the media

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