What was the final score between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers?

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Rangers with a final score of 6-5.

How many goals did Alexis Lafreniere score for the Rangers?

Alexis Lafreniere scored two goals for the Rangers in the game.

What is the recent performance of the New York Rangers?

The New York Rangers have lost three consecutive games and 11 of their last 13.

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Rangers Rally Falls Short in High-Octane 6-5 Loss

1 Feb

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Summary

Penguins secured a 6-5 victory over the Rangers.
Alexis Lafreniere scored two goals and had an assist for the Rangers.
The Rangers lost three consecutive games and 11 of 13.

Rangers Rally Falls Short in High-Octane 6-5 Loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a hard-fought 6-5 victory over the New York Rangers on February 1, 2026. The Penguins established an early lead, with Mantha scoring at 2:37 of the first period and Acciari extending it to 2-0 at 6:05. Mantha scored again in the second period, making it 3-0. Alexis Lafreniere managed to cut the deficit to 3-1 on a power play late in the second period.

Early in the third period, Rickard Rakell and Acciari scored within 20 seconds of each other, pushing Pittsburgh's lead to 5-1. The Rangers mounted a furious comeback attempt in the final minutes. Vincent Trocheck scored on a short-handed breakaway, followed by goals from Vladislav Gavrikov and Lafreniere, bringing the score to 6-4. Despite a final goal from Will Cuylle at 19:49, the Rangers fell short, concluding the game 6-5. The Rangers have now lost three consecutive games and 11 of their last 13, while Noah Laba left the game with an upper-body injury.

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