The Penguins’ down-bound train continued to roll unabated this afternoon at PPG Paints Arena with a 5-3 come-in-front loss to the Rangers.
Once again, the Pens dictated play for a good chunk of the contest. We were particularly dominant in the second period, piling up a whopping 35-10 edge in shot attempts, including an equally staggering 18-4 advantage in shots on goal.
Alas, between Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin flashing his Vezina Trophy form and our finishing struggles, none of those shots found their way to the back of the net.
Down 2-1 entering the third period, the script suddenly flipped, and in as bizarre a way imaginable.