The Penguins suffered a disastrous loss against the Rangers on opening night, a 6-0 setback that drew uncharacteristic boos throughout.

Igor Shesterkin, who is in the last year of his contract and who refused three times to talk about his ongoing negotiations, stopped all 29 shots he saw to earn his 16th career shutout. Chris Kreider scored two goals, including one shorthanded, to lead a relentless attack that put 41 shots on net.

Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves and Chris Kreider scored twice to lead the New York Rangers over the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-0 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. It was the season opener for both teams.

Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

PITTSBURGH -- Igor Shesterkin made 29 saves, and Chris Kreider scored twice to help the New York Rangers defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-0 at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday in the season opener for each team. The shutout was Shesterkin’s 16th in the NHL.

The New York Rangers are all set for their season opener tonight at 7:30 EST against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Proj

Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0-0, 0 points) When: 7:30 p.m. ET How to Watch: Nationally televised game on TNT, streaming on Max Pens’ Path Ahead: It’s going to be a sprint right out the gate for the Pens. They play again tomorrow then have a dreaded three games in four days (and four games in six,