Kris Letang is a powerhouse for the Penguins, scores empty net goal! Penguins win 3-1 over the Rangers
Kris Letang helped the Penguins solidify the lead and win with his 3rd period empty net goal. He had a terrific game, coming away with 1 goal (1 point), 3 shots, 2 hits, and 4 blocked shots (ouch!) and it goes without saying at this point but Kris did lead both teams in total ice time with 26:32. The Penguins defense was strong this game holding the Rangers to 17 shots, while Henrik Lundqvist faced 31 shots from the Penguins. It was a physical and high energy game and with the Penguins now leading the series 2 – 1, with the deciding game for the series on Thursday, April 21st!.
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Apr 19, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) celebrates his empty-net goal with Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) in front of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. The Penguins defeated the Rangers 3-1 to take a two games to one lead in the best of seven series. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save in front of Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle (22) during the first period of game three of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) beats Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and scores shorthanded goal during the second period of game three of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
