Penguins knock out Rangers in 1st round after five games, 6-3

**Admin** Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:23 am

The Pittsburgh Penguins exploded in the 2nd period with four goals to eliminate the New York Rangers in five games, 6-3.

Bryan Rust & Connor Sheary combined for three goals during the 2nd-period explosion against New York's goaltender, Henrik Lundqvist and goalie Matt Murray made 38 saves as Pittsburgh got a bit of revenge against the Rangers, who knocked them out of the postseason in 2014 & 2015.

The Penguins will now face either Washington or Philadelphia in the conference semifinals. The Capitals currently lead the series 3-2 and look to finally wrapping it up this Sunday afternoon.

1ST ROUND SERIES - EASTERN CONFERENCE (Metropolitian bracket)
GAME 1 - Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 2
GAME 2 - N.Y. Rangers 4, Pittsburgh 2
GAME 3 - Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 1
GAME 4 - Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 0
GAME 5 - Pittsburgh 6, N.Y. Rangers 3