The Pittsburgh Penguins face the New York Rangers in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Penguins with the third-best record in the division while the Rangers had the. second-best record in the division. The Penguins have lost in the first round three years in a row. This is the first time the Rangers have made the playoffs since 2017.

The Penguin's offense put up 3.32 goals a game and the defense allowed 2.74 goals a game. They will be facing an offense that scored 3.09 goals a game and a defense that allowed 2.52 goals a game. The Rangers took three of four during the regular season.

New York took three out of the four games between the two, including winning both games at home. Igor Shesterkin held them to two goals or less in each of the four matchups. He had a record of 3-1-0 with a 1.01 GAA and .960 SV% in four starts against Pittsburgh this season. Pittsburgh lost seven out of their last nine road games and they have given up three goals or more in seven out of the last nine road games. The Pens have scored two goals or less in five out of the last eight road games. Pittsburgh will be without their starting goaltender. Take the Rangers at home.

Play on the NY Rangers. This is a 7* play.