National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules

Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Brad Richards netted the winning score in the second period, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 35 shots, and the New York Rangers battled back from a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to a 2-1 decision in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Lundqvist improved to 10-2 all-time in elimination games and has won each of his last five Game 7s. Brian Boyle recorded the other score for the Rangers, who advance to the conference finals against the winner of the Bruins-Canadiens Game 7 scheduled for Wednesday night in Boston. Jussi Jokinen supplied the sole offense and Marc-Andre Fleury made just 18 saves for the Penguins, who have dropped seven of their nine terminal contests in best-of-seven series on home ice.

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