Lundqvist yanked early in 2nd period after allowing 4 goals
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Henrik Lundqvist's night has come to an abrupt end.
The New York Rangers goaltender was replaced by backup Antti Raanta after allowing four goals on 18 shots in 26 minutes Thursday.
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Lundqvist was pulled a couple minutes after Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin fired home his first of the series for his third point of the night.
The 34-year-old has now conceded nine goals in four games.
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