In a must-win Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, Sidney Crosby scored twice to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 26, 2026. The win cuts the Rangers' series lead to 3-1, keeping the Penguins' season alive.
Crosby opened the scoring in the first period and added an empty-net goal late in the third. Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin also scored for Pittsburgh, while goaltender Tristan Jarry made 28 saves. The Rangers got goals from Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, but could not complete the sweep.
The Penguins, who entered the game facing elimination, showed resilience after falling behind 2-1 in the second period. A power-play goal by Malkin tied the game, and Guentzel's tally early in the third put Pittsburgh ahead for good. Crosby's empty-netter sealed the win with 1:23 remaining.
Game 5 is scheduled for April 28 in Pittsburgh, where the Penguins will look to extend the series further. The winner of this series will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round.
