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The New York Rangers (13-10-1) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4) during Friday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers rank eighth in the Eastern Conference with 27 points and the Penguins are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 26 points.
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Rangers vs. Penguins: Dec. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 9th |
| Shots | 30.3 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.6 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 23.44% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 2nd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.78 | 31st |
| Shots | 30 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.8 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 22.67% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.49% | 16th |
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Rangers vs. Penguins Top Players
Rangers
- A productive offensive player this season for New York, Artemi Panarin has recorded 28 points.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 11 assists, Will Cuylle is a strong contributor for New York through 24 games.
- Through 24 games, Adam Fox has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 20 points (zero goals and 20 assists).
- As New York's top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 8 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 53 goals with 522 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored eight goals (0.3 per game) and collected 18 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Pittsburgh offense with 26 total points (one per game). He averages three shots per game, shooting 10%.
- Evgeni Malkin is a key piece of the offense for Pittsburgh with 24 total points this season. He has scored six goals and added 18 assists in 27 games.
- Erik Karlsson's two goals and 14 assists add up to 16 points this season.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has an .883 save percentage (54th in the league), with 302 total saves, giving up 40 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has compiled a 4-4-3 record this season.
Rangers vs. Penguins Injury Report
Rangers
Brett Berard: Questionable (Upper Body)
Penguins
None
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Flyers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/2/2024 | Devils | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/11/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Flames | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Panthers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |