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Penguins try to build momentum vs. red-hot Rangers

Nov 17, 2007 - 2:16 PM NY Rangers (11-7-1) at Pittsburgh (8-10-1) 7:30 pm EST

PITTSBURGH (Ticker) - After ending a four-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Penguins try to build some momentum on Saturday when they host the New York Rangers.

The Penguins got back on track Thursday, posting a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Evgeni Malkin had two assists and Sidney Crosby notched the helper on the game-winning goal by Georges Laraque as Pittsburgh ended the skid.

Malkin, who was last season's Rookie of the Year, extended his current point scoring streak to 12 in the win. Crosby, who won his first Hart Trophy last season, has recorded a point in 18 consecutive games after being kept off the scoring sheet in the first game of the season.

The Rangers, who enter the contest on a four-game winning streak, have won three straight on the road - including their first victory away from Madison Square Garden against the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday.

Despite being just 3-5-1 on the road this season, the Rangers are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games and are tied for first place in the Atlantic Division.