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Pittsburgh Penguins-NYR: Key Questions and Predictions

By Fraser Stephenson

Mar 27, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Eric Staal (12) shoots and scores a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Eric Staal (12) shoots and scores a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 13, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin (62) shoots the puck in front of New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle (93) during the thirdperiod at Madison Square Garden. The Penguins won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin (62) shoots the puck in front of New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle (93) during the thirdperiod at Madison Square Garden. The Penguins won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ first playoff series begins this evening, but lots of factors are still up in the air. Can the Pens prevail even with those questions looming?

This is it, Pens fans. The playoffs start today. The New York Rangers are visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins for a contentious first-round matchup.

There are still plenty of questions surrounding the Pens, though. Who will be healthy in time to play? Who won’t? Will their hot streak continue? The Rangers are fairly injured too, so can we use that to our advantage?

A lot of things are still up in the air before the puck first drops tonight. Let’s take a look at a few of those issues.

Next: The Goaltending Situation

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