5 Things to Watch: Penguins vs. Islanders

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Oct 18, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

– Newest All-Stars

Both the Islanders and Penguins have had new All-Stars added to the All-Star Game, as goalies Jaroslav Halak and Marc-Andre Fleury will be heading to Columbus.

This season Halak has been great for the Islanders after years of poor goaltending in New York, as in 31 games he has a 23-8 record with a save percentage of .917, and four shutouts.

Fleury is currently having a career year for the Penguins, as this season he has career-highs across the board with most notably a .926 save percentage and is allowing just 2.16 goals per game.

Friday night will feature two very good offenses, but it will also have two very goaltenders in net trying to stop them.

Next: Penguins' Offense