It’s Game 7, what else is there to say? The Rangers made this a series, which shows they never give up, either in a game or in a series. That’s a much needed mentality for a team in its window making it’s first real run. But it won’t be easy, as Sidney Crosby and Tristan Jarry are both returning for the Penguins tonight.
The Rangers will need all four lines firing on all cylinders, but they will also need an A+ coaching job from Gerard Gallant. He needs to be able to adjust mid-game, and then re-adjust after Mike Sullivan adjusts. It’s an x’s and o’s game and a matchup game that Gallant needs to win.
Penguins Lines
Jake Guentzel-Sidney Crosby-Bryan Rust
Danton Heinen-Evgeni Malkin–Kasperi Kapanen
Brock McGinn-Jeff Carter-Evan Rodrigues
Brian Boyle-Teddy Blueger-Drew O’Connor
Mike Matheson-Kris Letang
Marcus Pettersson-John Marino
Mark Friedman-Chad Ruhwedel
Tristan Jarry gets the start.
Rangers Lines
Chris Kreider-Mika Zibanejad-Frank Vatrano
Artemiy Panarin-Ryan Strome–Andrew Copp
Alexis Lafreniere-Filip Chytil–Kaapo Kakko
Tyler Motte-Kevin Rooney-Ryan Reaves
K’Andre Miller–Jacob Trouba
Ryan Lindgren–Adam Fox
Justin Braun-Braden Schneider
PP1: Strome-Zibanejad-Panarin-Kreider-Fox
PP2: Lafreniere-Chytil-Vatrano-Copp-Trouba
Igor Shesterkin gets the start.
Injuries: Sammy Blais (knee – done for season), Barclay Goodrow (ankle)
Crazy Prediction: No questionable goal calls.
Game time is 7pm.
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