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Recap - Penguins Defeat New York 3-2

Pittsburgh skated to a 3-2 victory over New York on Sunday in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh was favored by -128 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 6.5.

Kris Letang, Jason Zucker, and Rickard Rakell each scored for the Penguins in the victory. Rakell opened the scoring for Pittsburgh.

Tristan Jarry turned in a 27-save effort for the Penguins.

New York got goals from Barclay Goodrow, and Chris Kreider in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

New York got a 32-stop effort from Jaroslav Halak in the loss.

Pittsburgh scored 2 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New York went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

Pittsburgh outshot New York 35-29 in the game.

Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Canadiens. The Rangers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington.