Games this early in the season don’t seem like a big deal … but tonight’s was.

The Pittsburgh Penguins blew another lead to the Rangers and surrendered more points to the current Atlantic Division leaders.  With both teams likely battling each other for the division crown all season, every head-to-head matchup is huge.

Penguins 2 – Rangers 3 F/SOT

Yes the Rangers have four games in hand over the Penguins.  And yes, their lead is still just six points with that advantage.

However, each game the Pens lose to New York gives them less breathing room as the season progresses.  This game WAS a big deal and is a big loss.

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