Igor Shesterkin, who is in the last year of his contract and who refused three times to talk about his ongoing negotiations, stopped all 29 shots he saw to earn his 16th career shutout. Chris Kreider scored two goals, including one shorthanded, to lead a relentless attack that put 41 shots on net.

The Penguins suffered a disastrous loss against the Rangers on opening night, a 6-0 setback that drew uncharacteristic boos throughout.

The hours are ticking down until the puck drops tonight at PPG Paints Arena for the Penguins' home opener when they take on their Metropolitan Division rival, the New York Rangers. It is indeed time to do that hockey again as the Penguins begin the 2024-25 season tonight at 7:30 p.