The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing off at Barclays Center tonight; check out our preview and all the information you will need to tune in tonight.
TheNew York Islandersand Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing off tonight in what is an important game for both teams. With playoff seeding up for grabs, each team could use a win tonight. The Islanders currently lead the Penguins in the standings by three points, but also have two games in hand.
The Islanders are coming into this game on a high note, as they continue their climb in the Metropolitan Division. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, including a 6-4 victory over the rival New York Rangers earlier in the week to help their climb. The Islanders are only three games behind the Rangers with three games in hand against them as well.
Islanders’ goalieJaroslav Halakcomes into tonight’s contest on a hot streak of his own. He has gone 4-1-0 in his last five starts, as he is hot between the pipes currently. He will be trying for his 200th career victory tonight. For position players, centerCasey Cizikasis coming in on a hot streak as well. In the last seven games, Cizikas has tallied six points, scoring two goals and handing out four assists.
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ForwardKyle Okposohas been on fire as well, scoring two points in three consecutive games. He has solid career stats against the Penguins, tallying 30 points in 36 career games against Pittsburgh, scoring 13 goals with 17 assists.John Tavareshas also dominated Pittsburgh recently, scoring three goals with three assists in his last four games against the Penguins.
The Penguins have some players coming in on hot streaks as well. GoalieMarc-Andre Fleuryhas been solid against divisional foes recently, going 6-1-1 in his last eight starts against Metropolitan Division opponents. He is also looking for a milestone win, as he is one short of 350 for his career.
On the ice,Sidney Crosbyhas been outstanding recently. He is riding a five-game point streak, scoring three goals with six assists.Patric Hornqvistsaw his own scoring streak snapped in the Penguins last game against the New Jersey Devils, but he has been good against the Islanders in his career, scoring eight goals with three assists in 10 games.
This is a game that both teams want to win as the season is coming down the stretch run and playoff implications are on the line. Here is the information you need to tune in and watch or listen to the Islanders and Penguins face off tonight.
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Time: 7:30 PM ET
Where: Barlcays Center
TV: NBCSN, ROOT (Pittsburgh)
Radio:WNYE 91.5 FM,WRHU 88.7 FM, LI NEWS 103.9 FM
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