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Metropolitan Division foes meet when Pittsburgh hosts New York
The Canadian Press
New York Rangers (27-25-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (23-26-9, in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -137, Penguins +116; over/under is 5.5
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Metropolitan Division play on Sunday.
Pittsburgh has a 4-10-4 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 23-26-9 record overall. The Penguins have a -38 scoring differential, with 166 total goals scored and 204 given up.
New York has a 7-9-0 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 27-25-4 record overall. The Rangers have allowed 176 goals while scoring 166 for a -10 scoring differential.
The matchup Sunday is the fourth time these teams play this season. The Penguins won 3-2 in the previous matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Rust has 20 goals and 22 assists for the Penguins. Sidney Crosby has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.
Adam Fox has four goals and 41 assists for the Rangers. Artemi Panarin has scored four goals and added six assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: 4-5-1, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.4 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
Rangers: 5-5-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.9 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
INJURIES: Penguins: None listed.
Rangers: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.