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Injuries could tip balance in first round

The Associated Press There was a 6-foot-4, 220-pound hole in the Washington lineup in Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. Tom Wilson’s injury is one of many around the NHL playoffs that could tip the balance of a series. The Pittsburgh Penguins are down to their third-string goaltender against the New York Rangers, while the Nashville Predators will be without their starter again in Game 3 against the heavily favored Colorado Avalanche, who are up 2-0. Washington and Florida are tied going into Game 3 on Saturday (1 p.m., ESPN), though the first two were polar opposites. Wilson ...

Pens experience Rangers’ bounce-back

The Associated Press NEW YORK — New York coach Gerard Gallant was confident the Rangers would bounce back from a tough loss in the marathon series opener, and they did just that. Artemi Panarin and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and two assists and the Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Game 2 Thursday night to even the best-of-seven first-round series. Chris Kreider, Andrew Copp and Ryan Strome also scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin made 39 saves two nights after stopping 79 shots in a triple-overtime loss in Game 1. “It’s an 82-game regular season and we’ve ...

Domingue says he’s happy to be on the ice with Pens

On the ice Tonight: Pittsburgh at New York Rangers, 7 p.m. Best-of-7 series: Penguins lead 1-0 TV: AT&T SportsNet and TNT Radio: WFBG-AM 1290 & 104.5-FM By Vin A. Cherwood The Associated Press NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Penguins poured into the dressing room after the first ...

Malkin’s goal in third overtime gives Pens 1-0 series lead

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Evgeni Malkin scored on a deflection 5:58 into the third overtime, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. Jake Guentzel scored twice and Bryan Rust had a goal ...

Penguins hope to put lackluster finish behind them

By Vin A. Cherwood The Associated Press NEW YORK — Gerard Gallant isn’t worried about his team’s lack of playoff experience, not even going up against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that is in the postseason for the 16th straight year. Gallant has led the New York Rangers to a ...

Jarry out as series looms

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their first-round playoff matchup with the New York Rangers without Tristan Jarry, though they haven’t ruled out the All-Star’s return before the end of the series. Head coach Mike Sullivan characterized Jarry as “day to day” but indicated Jarry would not be available when the best-of-seven series opens in New York on Tuesday. Jarry hasn’t played since being diagnosed with a lower-body injury following a victory over the New York Islanders on April 14. Casey DeSmith will get the nod when the Penguins head to Madison Square ...