National Hockey League
National Hockey League
Breaking down the Rangers-Penguins playoff series
Published
Apr. 14, 2015 9:59 a.m. ET
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The Penguins are in a bit better of a state. Their unblocked net shot attempts at even strength 5-on-5 came in at +260, ranking them seventh in the league. You can reasonably suspect the Penguins will hold onto the puck far more often this series than the Rangers. Their team shooting percentage at even strength 5-on-5 is just 7.5 percent, lower than the league average, and their team save percentage is .925 percent, bringing their PDO score at an even 100. That's ideal. In order to win the game, they have to continue playing their style, possessing the puck and waiting for their chances.
The matchup
|
New York |
Pittsburgh | |
|
Total Points |
113 | 98 |
|
Home Record |
25-11-5 | 23-14-4 |
|
Away Record |
28-11-2 | 20-13-8 |
| Goals per game | 2.28 (3rd) | 2.49 (10th) |
| Power Play | 16.8% (21st) | 19.3% (10th) |
|
Penalty Kill |
84.3% (6th) |
84.8% (3rd) |
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Henrik Lundqvist should be fresh and fit.
Head-to-head
| 2014-15 season | Record |
| New York | 3-0-1 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-2-1 |
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