Game Preview: 01.24.21 vs. Rangers

GM 6 | JAN. 24 | 7:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
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PIT: 3-2-0 (6 points)NYR: 1-3-0 (3 points)

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MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Penguins conclude their four-game homestand against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh has points in eight-straight games versus New York (5-0-3), and is 9-2-3 in its last 14 games versus the Rangers. Here at home, the Penguins have points in five of their last six games against the Rangers (4-1-1) dating back to Dec. 20, 2016.
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QUICK HITS

After two wins against Washington and a comeback shootout win on Friday, Pittsburgh is looking to start off 4-0 at home for the first time since the 2013-14 season, when the Penguins won their first five home games.
Forward Kasperi Kapanen enters today's game riding a four-game point streak versus New York (4A).
Bryan Rust fired a career-high 11 shots on goal on Friday against the Rangers. His 11 shots are the most by an NHL player in a single game this season, and are the most by a Penguin in a single game since Evgeni Malkin had 11 shots on goal on Nov. 28, 2015 versus Edmonton.
The Penguins are 10-3-1 their last 14 home games dating back to last season (Jan. 14, 2020). During that span, Sidney Crosby has amassed 27 points (7G-20A) in those 13 games. Since Jan 14, 2020, no NHL player has more points at home than Crosby's 27.
Bryan Rust's power-play goal give the Penguins at least one power-play goal in four of five games. Sidney Crosby's four power-play points (2G-2A) are tied for second in the NHL.

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MALKIN CLOSING IN ON 68

Evgeni Malkin enters the 2020-21 campaign looking to ascend Pittsburgh's all-time ranks. He currently sits one point shy of tying Jaromir Jagr for the third-most points in franchise history.

PLAYER INTERVIEW

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