2015 NHL Playoffs: Derick Brassard puts Rangers on the board 30 seconds into Game 1

By Sam Richmond | Apr 16, 2015

May 25, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Rangers center Derick Brassard netted a goal less than 30 seconds into the team’s first-round series-opening game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Well, that didn’t take long.

Less than 30 seconds into their first-round series-opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New York Rangers opened up a 1-0 lead thanks to Derick Brassard.

The center netted a goal 28 seconds into the game off the rebound set up by a Rick Nash slapshot.

Take a look at the quick goal for yourself below:

That’s a pretty poor effort from Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, as he pretty much handed Brassard the goal with his poor rebound.

Either Fleury had no idea Brassard was in front or he's a hell of a lot more trusting in his defense than he should be. Terrible rebound.
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) April 16, 2015

The Penguins can’t be making those types of mistakes in a series they were considered heavy underdogs entering.

But credit still should go to Brassard for taking advantage of the opportunity. This marks the second consecutive game in which he’s scored a goal, as he netted one in New York’s regular season finale as well.

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