Lundqvist helps New York Rangers take Game 1

Henrik Lundqvist made 24 saves and the New York Rangers took a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Derick Brassard and Ryan McDonagh had first-period goals for the Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers, who come into the playoffs looking to repeat as the Eastern Conference champions.

Blake Comeau scored the only goal while Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 36 shots for the Penguins, who qualified for the playoffs on the final day of the season and are looking to avenge a semifinal loss last year to the Rangers.

Game 2 of this best-of-seven series is Saturday night in New York.

[SportsNetwork.com]