Artemi Panarin, Frank Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins in Game 2

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New York coach Gerard Gallant was confident the Rangers would bounce back from a tough loss in the marathon series opener, and they did just that.

Artemi Panarin and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and two assists and the Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the best-of-seven first-round series.

Chris Kreider, Andrew Copp and Ryan Strome also scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin made 39 saves two nights after stopping 79 shots in a triple-overtime loss in Game 1.

"It's an 82-game regular season and we've done it all regular season long," Gallant said. "We've got a talented hockey club and when we want to play real good hockey, sound hockey we're a good team."

Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist, and Jake Guentzel also scored for the Penguins. Louis Domingue, getting the start after replacing the injured Casey DeSmith in the second overtime of Game 1, finished with 34 saves.

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New York Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) celebrates with teammates K'Andre Miller (79) and Jacob Trouba (8) after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

"It's a hard-fought game, we can take a lot of positives," Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan said. "When we were in our end zone I thought we defended hard. We had some looks in the offensive zone. One area we need to improve and get better is special teams, on both sides."

Game 3 is Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

With the Rangers leading 3-2 after 40 minutes, the Penguins