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Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers, March 16, 2024: Know everything about NHL Live Stream, Probable Lineups and Injury List

The Rangers will battle Pittsburgh on March 16, 2024. With a 43-19-4 record and 90 points, New York sits at the top of the

By Ravi Shankar | Mar 16, 2024 | 3 Min Read

The Rangers will battle Pittsburgh on March 16, 2024. With a 43-19-4 record and 90 points, New York sits at the top of the Metropolitan Division. But their three-game win streak ended after a 6-3 loss to Tampa Bay. Pittsburgh has struggled at 29-27-9 with 67 points. They’re vying for the Eastern Wild Card after beating San Jose 6-3, snapping a four-game skid.

Inconsistency has plagued Pittsburgh this season as they fight to keep postseason hopes alive. The Rangers, however have enjoyed sustained success aiming to reinforce their divisional dominance. Saturday’s matchup promises intensity and desperation from both sides. With the playoffs looming large this Metropolitan clash holds major implications for seeding and momentum. Meanwhile, the Rangers are quite solid. They score many goals. On average they get 3.27 goals per game which ranks 9th in the NHL. Leading them is Artemi Panarin. He leads the team in goals, assists and points scored. Defensively the Rangers are exceptional too. They allow only 2.67 goals against per game the 5th best in the league. The Penguins struggle with scoring goals. They rank low at 25th in goals scored overall. Leading their offense is Sidney Crosby. He tops the team in goals and points. Defensively they are average allowing 2.88 goals against per game, which places them 10th in the NHL.

The Rangers have had the upper hand recently against their rivals winning six of their last eight matchups. They’ve won 10 of 14 recent games versus Eastern teams. The Rangers have been dominant lately. Their form and past success give them an advantage in this game. However, the Penguins will play with urgency needing a crucial win to keep playoff hopes alive. They’ll aim to bounce back from struggles. The Penguins have been inconsistent but could find their stride in this pivotal matchup. This battle between division rival promises excitement as their goals conflict. The Rangers extending dominance. The Penguins overcame difficulties to make a statement. Fans can anticipate an intense competitive clash between these hungry teams vying for victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers: Predicted Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins: Lars Eller, Michael Bunting, Bryan Rust, Kris Letang, Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry

New York Rangers: Vincent Trocheck, Chris Kreider, Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox, Mika Zibanejad, Jonathan Quick

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers: Injury List

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jansen Harkins, Matt Nieto

New York Rangers: Ben Harpur, Matt Rempe, Jacob Trouba, Filip Chytil, Blake Wheeler

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers: Fixture and Schedule

The Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers match will be held on March 16, 03:00 PM (ET) and March 17, 12:30 AM (Indian Time). The Game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers will be played at the PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh, PA).