For historical comparison, the 1979-80 Kings currently have the all-time worst penalty-kill percentage at 68.2, with NHL records available on the statistic since 1977-78. Remember, the Islanders brought in assistant coach Tommy Albelin to revamp and revitalize the penalty kill with an aggressive flush system this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has seen enough of the New York Islanders to know what they’re about. And he knows, even if they’ve largely struggled this season, the Islanders still present a stiff challenge to the Penguins.

NEW YORK (AP) — Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Duclair also scored, and Mathew Barzal and Alexander Romanov each had two assists for New York, which had lost three of four. Ilya Sorokin finished with 22 saves.

The New York Islanders fell behind 2-0 in the second period on a Michael Bunting power play goal. While not ideal, that shouldn’t have been cause for concern, aside from the obvious penalty kill issues.

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Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.

However, that was later taken away.Up NextPenguins and Islanders complete ... and Mathew Barzal and Alexander Romanov each had two assists for New York, which had lost three of four.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Duclair also scored, and Mathew Barzal and Alexander Romanov each had two ... 114 assists). Islanders: New York's penalty kill was 3 for 4 after coming in a league ...

Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh ... and Mathew Barzal and Alexander Romanov each had two assists for New York, which had lost three ...

NEW YORK — Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 Saturday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Duclair also scored, and Mathew

Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Duclair also scored, and Mathew Barzal and Alexander Romanov each had two ... 114 assists). Islanders: New York’s penalty kill was 3 for 4 after coming in a ...

With so many contracts set to expire within the next two seasons a disappointing January could lead GM Lou Lamoriello to make moves.