The Penguins had two opportunities to close out the Rangers in their first-round series, holding two-goal leads in Games 5 and 6. But New York battled back in each contest, and now a Game 7 will decide their fate.
A late goal in the third period by Chris Kreider lifted the Rangers to the Game 6 victory in Pittsburgh, keeping their hopes of a Stanley Cup alive.
Both clubs have gone multiple years without a playoff series win. The Rangers have not advanced past the first round since 2017; the Penguins have not since 2018.
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby left Game 5 after a hit from Jacob Trouba, and his status for Game 7 is unknown. He had been the team's best player up until his injury, leading the team with nine points.
On the other side, Adam Fox and Mika Zibanejad have been the key players for New York. Fox has nine points in six games while Zibanejad has eight.
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What channel is Rangers vs. Penguins Game 7 on?
- Date: Sunday, May 15
- TV channel: TBS (U.S.), SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling TV
Rangers vs. Penguins Game 7 will air on TBS in the United States. In Canada, the game will air on SN360, SNE, SNO and SNP.
Viewers in the U.S. can stream every NHL playoff game live on Sling TV. With the Sling Orange Sports Extra package, they can get $10 off their first month now with access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and TNT. NHL playoff games on ABC are simulcast on ESPN3, which is included with Sling Orange, available for $35 per month ($25 the first month for new subscribers).
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Rangers vs. Penguins Game 7 start time
- Date: Sunday, May 15
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
Game 7 of the Rangers vs. Penguins series will start just after 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 15. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Rangers vs. Penguins Game 7 odds
Rangers: -129
Penguins: +107
Odds provided by Sports Interaction
Today's NHL playoff schedule
Sunday, May 15
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel (U.S.) | TV channel (Canada) |
| Game 7 | Rangers vs. Penguins | 7 p.m. | TBS | SN360, SN East, SN Ontario, SN Pacific |
| Game 7 | Stars vs. Flames | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | Sportsnet, TVA Sports |
