NEW YORK (AP) Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal in the third period, helping the New York Rangers to a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Artemi Panarin had a goal.
By STEPHEN WHYNOFebruary 2, 2021 GMT
FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2021, file photo, New York Rangers Tony DeAngelo gets off a pass during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. General manager Jeff Gorton says DeAngelo has played his final game for the Rangers despite going unclaimed on waivers. Gorton said the 25-year-old defenseman will not be around the team after an undisclosed “incident. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2021, file photo, New York Rangers Tony DeAngelo gets off a pass during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. General manager Jeff Gorton says DeAngelo has played his final game for the Rangers despite going unclaimed on waivers. Gorton said the 25-year-old defenseman will not be around the team after an undisclosed “incident. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Game 10 Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ New York Rangers 2/1/2021: lines, how to watch
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Who:
Pittsburgh Penguins (5-3-1, 11 points, 4th place in the Eastern Division) @ New York Rangers (2-4-2, 6 points, 8th place Eastern Division)
When: 7:00 p.m. eastern
How to Watch: AT&T Sportsnet in Pittsburgh, MSG in NYC, NBCSN if you’re elsewhere in America
Opponent Track: The Rangers have now played six straight one goal games, and just can’t seem to put it together. They’re 1-3-2 in that stretch. They can “empty the tanks” tonight, because after this they have the next two days off before hosting Washington on Thursday before taking the short trip across the river to face New Jersey on Saturday.
Rangers Recall Anthony Bitetto and Jonny Brodzinski by New York Rangers @NYRangers
The New York Rangers announced today that the team has recalled defenseman Anthony Bitetto from the team s taxi squad and forward Jonny Brodzinski from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Bitetto, 30, has been on the Rangers taxi squad since the start of the season. He has skated in 183 career NHL games over parts of six seasons (2014-15 - 2019-20) with Nashville, Minnesota, and Winnipeg, registering two goals and 25 assists for 27 points, along with 122 penalty minutes. Bitetto skated in 51 games with the Jets last season, registering eight assists, a plus-three rating, and 32 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in several categories in 2019-20, including games played, assists, points, plus/minus rating, and average ice time (15:10). Bit
2021/02/02 01:46 Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot by New York Rangers Tony DeAngelo to win a shootout and an NHL hockey game in Pittsbu. Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot by New York Rangers Tony DeAngelo to win a shootout and an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Tony DeAngelo went unclaimed by the NHL’s other 30 teams Monday after the New York Rangers put him on waivers. It was not immediately clear what the Rangers would do with the 25-year-old defensemen who remains under contract with them. DeAngelo is not expected to play Monday night against Pittsburgh.