Michael Grabnerregistered a goal and led the Rangers with four shots on goal in 13:38 of ice time. He leads the Blueshirts in goals this season (14).
Matt Puempel tallied a goal, was credited with five hits, and registered three shots on goal in the contest. He has recorded both of his goals/points as a Ranger on the road, and he has notched both goals/points against Metropolitan Division opponents (he also recorded a goal on Nov. 25 at Philadelphia).
Derek Stepan notched an assist and recorded two shots on goal. Stepan has registered nine points (two goals, seven assists) in the last 11 games, as well as 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in the last 17 contests. He is tied for the team lead - and leads Rangers forwards - in assists this season (17), and he also leads the Blueshirts in primary assists this season (12).
Mats Zuccarello tallied an assist and recorded three shots on goal. Zuccarello has recorded a point in six of the last 10 games, registering seven points (one goal, six assists) over the span. He has notched 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in his last 15 contests against the Penguins.
Nick Holden notched an assist, was credited with three hits, and posted a plus-one rating in 21:52 of ice time. He has registered an assist/point in two of the last three games (two assists). Holden leads Rangers defensemen in even strength points (14) and ranks second among Rangers defensemen in points (16) in 2016-17.
Marek Hrivik registered an assist and posted a plus-one rating. Hrivik's assist was his first assist/point in the NHL this season, as well as his second career NHL assist/point.
Alain Vigneault coached his 281st career game with the Rangers tonight, passing Roger Neilson for sole possession of eighth place on the franchise's all-time games coached list.
