Twenty Years Later - Penguins 3, Rangers 2 - 05-11-12
"Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up with former players, coaches, executives and media members who were a part or around that team.
Today, we look at the Penguins' 3-2 win against the Rangers in Game 6 of a Patrick Division final series, May 11, 1992.
The Penguins took a 3-2 series lead at Madison Square Garden in New York. Just 1:15 into the game, right winger Rick Tocchet scored his career postseason goal with the Penguins on a power-play against goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck. Assists went to center Ron Francis and defenseman Larry Murphy.
At the 7:04 mark, the Penguins took a 2-0 lead when right winger Jaromir Jagr scored on a penalty shot.
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New York got on the scoreboard at 6:59 of the second period when center Darren Turcotte scored a power-play goal against goaltender Tom Barrasso. Right winger Mike Gartner and defenseman Brian Leetch netted assists.
Only 1:51 into the third period, Gartner scored to tie the game 2-2 off assists from center Mark Messier and defenseman Jeff Beukeboom.
At the 14:27 mark, Jagr scored his second goal of the game which proved the be the game-winner. Defenseman Gordie Roberts and center Shawn McEachern were credited with assists.
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Notes:
Barrasso made 32 saves in the win.
-The three stars were 1.) Jagr 2.) Gartner 3.) Barrasso.
-Jagr's first goal was the first postseason penalty shot attempt in franchise history. To date, it is the franchise's only successful postseason attempt.
-With left winger Bob Errey dealing with a right shoulder injury, the Penguins recalled left winger Dave Michayluk from Muskegon of the IHL.
Postseason statistics:
| Player Position |
Games Played |
Goals | Assists | Points |
| Mario Lemieux, C | 8 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Kevin Stevens, LW | 12 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| Ron Francis, C | 12 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| Jaromir Jagr, RW | 12 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Larry Murphy, D | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Troy Loney, LW | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Phil Bourque, LW | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Joe Mullen, RW | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Bryan Trottier, C | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Shawn McEachern, C | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Paul Stanton, D | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Rick Tocchet, RW | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Bob Errey, LW | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Gordie Roberts, D | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mike Needham, RW | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jock Callender, RW | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kjell Samuelsson, D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jim Paek, D | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jiri Hrdina, C | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ulf Samuelsson, D | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dave Michayluk, LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Caufield, LW | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Jennings, D | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Also in the news that day:
-Pirates outfielder Andy Van Slyke was named the National League Player of the Week.
(Photo: Penguins Hockey Cards)