Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, New York Rangers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
| New York Rangers score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.08 | 1.67 |
| 2nd | Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 22:36 | 0.32 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Ryan Shea | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.02 | 1.42 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:08 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:59 | PIT | Ryan Shea | Connor Clifton, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 10:00 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Vincent Trocheck, J.T. Miller | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 02:57 | NYR | Taylor Raddysh | Vladislav Gavrikov, Brendan Brisson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | NYR | Vincent Trocheck | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.64 | 4.30 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 23.1% | 76.9% |
| Hits | 15 | 28 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.08 | 1.67 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.02 | 1.42 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:14 | 0.19 | 0.78 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.24 | 0.59 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.04 | 0.40 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:28 | 0.65 | 0.37 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.41 | 0.22 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:22 | 1.22 | 0.20 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:08 | 0.13 | -0.39 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.56 | -0.57 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:12 | 0.38 | -0.77 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.03 | -0.84 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.02 | -1.06 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:51 | 0.01 | -1.67 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:36 | 0.32 | 1.43 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:17 | 0.09 | 1.36 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.61 | 1.34 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:33 | 0.11 | 1.08 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.15 | 0.97 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:59 | 1.28 | 0.87 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Brendan Brisson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.13 | 0.58 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:41 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.01 | 0.34 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.46 | 0.27 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:39 | 0.29 | 0.08 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:13 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.17 | -0.12 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.16 | -0.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 2.83 | O |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 32 | 34 | 93.9% | 2.27 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Feb 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 4.3 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.64 — New York Rangers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Connor Clifton led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.67 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 23 of 25, worth 2.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor Clifton led all skaters at 1.67, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 4.3 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.64, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 33 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 25. High-danger chances went 9 to 15.