Smirfitts Speech

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one win away from the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after trouncing the New York Rangers 7-2 in Game 4 on Monday.

The Penguins scored five goals on Vezina Trophy frontrunner Igor Shesterkin in the second period to pull away.

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists in the win, bringing his playoff total to nine points.

The Rangers faced the same situation against Pittsburgh in 2014 and ultimately came back to win the series in seven games.

Game 5 goes Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.