Penguins vs. Rangers: Preview and Prediction for the 2016 NHL Playoffs Matchup

April 11th, 2016 by Carol Schram Leave a reply »
When the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs get underway on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers will face each other for the third straight year.

This time around, the Penguins climbed the Metropolitan Division standings to finish in second place and earn home-ice advantage in the first round with a 48-26-8 record for 104 points. The Rangers, who captured the top spot in the entire NHL in 2014-15, settled for third place in their division this year with a record of 46-27-9 for 101 points.

The last two times these teams met in the postseason, the Rangers emerged triumphant—with a 4-1 series win in the first round in 2014-15 and a come-from-behind 4-3 win in the second round in 2013-14. All told, the two teams have met in six previous playoff series, with Pittsburgh holding a 4-2 edge.

What lies ahead this year? Click through for a complete breakdown of what to expect this time around from one of the playoffs' most familiar and entertaining rivalries.

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