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Guentzel's 100th career goal lifts Penguins past Rangers 3-2

The 100th goal of Jake Guentzel's NHL career was also the game winner for the Penguins.

Credit: AP

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates after scoring with Sidney Crosby (87) and Kris Letang during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH — Jake Guentzel scored the 100th goal of his NHL career with less than two minutes remaining, rallying the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.

Guentzel’s goal at 18:29 was his second of the season. Bryan Rust also scored and Tristan Jarry made 20 saves for the Penguins.

Colin Blackwell and Ryan Strome scored for the Rangers.

UNDEFEATED THIS SEASON IN PITTSBURGH, GUENTZELVANIA.

Guentzel becomes the 17th player in team history to record his 100th goal with Pittsburgh 👏 pic.twitter.com/zQrKoFOKiw
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 25, 2021

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