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Rangers defeat Penguins 2-1

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.

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.

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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.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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