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VIDEO: Penguins' Spaling uses body to tie Game 5 vs. Rangers

Adam Hunger / Reuters

The Pittsburgh Penguins got the equalizer in Game 5 against the New York Rangers on Friday night, but it took a lengthy review to confirm.

Penguins forward Nick Spaling crashed the net late in the second period, when the puck deflected off his body and into the Rangers' net behind goaltender Henrik Lundqvist.

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

The play was upheld on review, but the goal tied the contest at 1-1. 

Rangers forward Derek Stepan opened the scoring when he buried a rebound on the power-play early in the opening frame.

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