Penguins Defeat Rangers 6-2, Leaving Fans With Troubling Questions
Mario Lemieux's strong performance led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers, with Lemieux scoring two goals and assisting on two others. The win leaves fans wondering what may happen if Lemieux's back stays healthy for the Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Penguins' victory also sparks concerns about the Rangers' ability to stop Lemieux and his dynamic understudy, Jaromir Jagr.
Key Takeaways:
- Mario Lemieux scored two goals and assisted on two others, leading the Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Rangers.
- Lemieux's performance was a welcome sight, as he has been dealing with back issues and played in only his 13th game of the season.
- The Penguins' win leaves fans wondering what may happen if Lemieux's back stays healthy for the Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
- Jaromir Jagr was also a standout performer, scoring once and assisting once, and showing that the Rangers have no forward or defenseman who can stop his combination of speed, power, and skill.
- The game was a physical one, with several intense moments, including a match penalty for the Rangers' Mike Hudson.
- Glenn Healy, the Rangers' goalie, was replaced by back-up Jamie McLennan after giving up five goals on 10 shots in the first two periods.
- Mike Keenan, the Penguins' coach, blamed the defeat on Healy, saying "Our goaltending was not very good today."
Statistics:
- The Penguins won the game 6-2, with Mario Lemieux scoring 2 goals and 2 assists.
- Lemieux played in his 13th game of the season, and his performance was a welcome sight.
- The Penguins have now played 14 games in the last 23 days, including the last three on the road in five days.
- Jaromir Jagr scored 1 goal and 1 assist in the game.
- Glenn Healy gave up 5 goals on 10 shots in the first two periods.
- The Rangers had 17-0 shot advantage at the start of the game, but the Penguins eventually took control.
Sources:
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch