The Rangers entered the third period with a 4-3 lead and a 26-19 shot advantage. Then for the first time since their 4-0 loss to the Islanders to open the season, they were outshot.
Rangers vs Penguins: Another blown third period lead
Pittsburgh turned up the heat and outshot the the Rangers by a combined total of 19-8 in the third period and OT. Another blown lead and another point lost when Sidney Crosby hammered the winner home.
It’s hard to blame Alexandar Georgiev, but neither of the Rangers goalies has been able to steal a game this season.