Game Preview: 02.17.23 at NYI

GAME 54 | FEB. 17
PIT: 27-17-19 (63 pts) | NYI: 27-23-7 (61 pts)
7:00 PM ET | UBS ARENA
WATCH: ATTSN (LOCAL), ESPN+ (NATIONAL) | LISTEN: 105.9 The X, Penguins Radio Network

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GAME PREVIEW

The Penguins conclude a stretch of four-straight road games with a trip to New York to take on the Islanders. The Penguins are 4-1-1 in their last six games against the Islanders, and Pittsburgh is 3-2-1 in its last six road games versus New York dating back to February 11, 2021. Going back further, the Penguins are 8-2-1 in their last 11 games against the Islanders. Pittsburgh has just three regulation losses in its last 18 matchups versus New York dating back to Nov. 1, 2018 (11-3-4). The Penguins have points in nine of 13 games (5-4-4) against Metropolitan Division foes this year.

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Pittsburgh has 37 goals over its last 11 games dating back to Jan. 16. In that span, the team's 3.36 goals-per-game average is seventh in the NHL.
Since the beginning of 2018-19, Jake Guentzel has the most points in the NHL versus the Islanders with 23 points (6G-17A) in 19 games played. He has eight points (4G-4A) in his last four games versus them.
Jeff Carter has 50 points (23G-27A) in 55 career games versus the Islanders, which is his highest point total against any one team (Edmonton - 38 PTS). His 23 goals, nine power-play goals and seven game-winners are the most he has versus any one team.
Defenseman Marcus Pettersson is currently three blocked shots away from tying his career high of 108 set in 84 games during the 2018-19 season.
Kris Letang leads all active defensemen in goals (13), assists (28) and points (41) against the Islanders.

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PLAYER INTERVIEW

Video: Crosby speaks with the media

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