Rangers Defeat Penguins 4-2 After Trouba Trade

The New York Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2, with Reilly Smith scoring the go-ahead goal and Artemi Panarin contributing two goals. This victory came on the heels of the Rangers trading their captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks earlier that day. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin ended a five-game losing streak, making 20 saves in the process. The Penguins, who had a four-game winning streak halted, saw goals from Blake Lizotte and Philip Tomasino. Sidney Crosby marked a milestone by playing in his 1,300th regular-season game, while Panarin leads the Rangers with 32 points this season. The Rangers improved their home record to 7-5-1 and will face the Kraken next.