April 17, 2019 Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1 for stunning playoff sweep Barry Trotz had questions when he took over the New York Islanders last summer. About the defense. About the goaltending. About where the scoring would come from if star John Tavares bailed in free agency.
April 15, 2019 Islanders top Penguins 4-1 to take 3-0 series lead The New York Islanders don't play a particularly sexy brandy of hockey. They forecheck. They backcheck. They block shots and take few risks, more focused on fundamentals than flash.
April 13, 2019 Eberle, Bailey help Islanders beat Penguins 3-1 in Game 2 After falling behind in the second period, the New York Islanders didn't get discouraged. They maintained their focus, tied it minutes later and then pulled away in the third period.
April 11, 2019 Bailey lifts Islanders past Penguins 4-3 in OT in Game 1 Josh Bailey didn't have much time to think when he saw the puck on the side of the crease after Mathew Barzal's try hit the left goalpost in overtime. Bailey just swooped in and knocked it into the net to send the New York Islanders home with a win.
October 31, 2018 Pittsburgh Penguins honor victims of synagogue shooting The Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday held a ceremony to honor the victims of the attack on a synagogue that left 11 dead before their game against the New York Islanders.
October 28, 2018 Pittsburgh sports teams pay tribute to synagogue shooting victims Pittsburgh's professional sports franchises honored the victims of Saturday's deadly mass shooting at a synagogue with a moment of silence and plans for a blood drive and donation collection.
October 5, 2018 With Tom Hanks at game, NHL's Penguins make 'Cast Away' joke about rival Caps' Tom Wilson The Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed actor Tom Hanks to their arena Thursday night while poking fun at Washington Capitals player Tom Wilson.
October 6, 2016 Oilers' McDavid, 19, follows tough acts as young NHL captain When Connor McDavid takes the ice in the Edmonton Oilers' season opener Oct. 12, he'll become the youngest captain in NHL history at 19 years, 273 days old.
