Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers: Anticipation Builds
As the Pittsburgh Penguins gear up for their third match of the season, they are set to welcome back Mike Sullivan, now head coach of the New York Rangers, on Saturday evening at PPG Paints Arena. Sullivan, who led the Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2016 and 2017, is celebrated as one of the franchise’s greatest coaches. His return to Pittsburgh is expected to be a heartfelt moment, with fans likely to acknowledge his contributions with a standing ovation during the game.
Penguins’ Lineup and Key Players
In goal for the Penguins, Arturs Silovs will take his position following an impressive shutout against the Rangers earlier in the week, where he maintained composure and made crucial stops during the 3-0 victory. This marks Silovs’ second start of the season; he steps in for Tristan Jarry, who played in Thursday’s matchup against the New York Islanders.
During the last game, Justin Brazeau made headlines by netting two goals, including the decisive one that secured the win, while Blake Lizotte contributed a goal late in the third period. Though Saturday morning’s skate was optional, it tangled the team’s lines a bit. There is anticipation surrounding Bryan Rust’s potential season debut; he has been recovering from a lower-body injury that sidelined him for the first two games and was seen practicing this week.
Rangers’ Challenges
For the Rangers, Igor Shesterkin is expected to be in net, but they will have to navigate the game without forward Vincent Trocheck, who has been ruled out due to a lower-body injury sustained in their recent game against the Buffalo Sabres. Trocheck is currently classified as week-to-week regarding his recovery.
Game Details
Fans can catch the matchup live at 7 p.m. ET on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Keep up with the latest updates on the Penguins by adding THN – Pittsburgh Penguins to your Google News feed!
