Penguins take win streak into matchup with the Rangers

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Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (13-10-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to continue a four-game win streak with a victory against the New York Rangers.

New York has a 13-10-1 record overall and a 2-4-0 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Rangers have a 10-3-1 record in games they score at least three goals.

Pittsburgh is 11-12-4 overall and 1-4-1 against the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins are 9-3-2 when scoring at least three goals.

The teams play Friday for the second time this season. The Rangers won 6-0 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Artemi Panarin has 13 goals and 15 assists for the Rangers. Will Cuylle has four goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

Rickard Rakell has 10 goals and six assists for the Penguins. Bryan Rust has scored five goals and added three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-6-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

Penguins: 5-3-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.

Penguins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.