Penguins Extend Winning Streak to 6 Games with Victory Over Rangers

Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari each scored two goals in the high-scoring affair.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:47pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Rangers 6-5 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to six games. Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari each scored two goals for the Penguins in the high-scoring affair.

Why it matters

The Penguins' six-game winning streak has propelled them up the standings in the competitive Metropolitan Division, keeping them in the hunt for a playoff spot. The victory over the Rangers, another top team in the division, was an important win for Pittsburgh.

The details

Mantha and Acciari each scored two goals to lead the Penguins to the victory over the Rangers. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the two teams combining for 11 goals. The Penguins were able to hold on for the 6-5 win, despite the Rangers' late push.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Anthony Mantha

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored two goals in the game.

Noel Acciari

A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who also scored two goals in the game.

Jonathan

The goaltender for the New York Rangers.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The NHL team that defeated the New York Rangers 6-5 to extend their winning streak to six games.

New York Rangers

The NHL team that lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5.

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The takeaway

The Penguins' six-game winning streak has them firmly in the playoff picture in the Metropolitan Division, and their victory over the Rangers was an important win against a divisional rival.