The Pittsburgh Penguins are now on the verge of elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a 3-2 loss in double overtime to the New York Islanders last night. The Islanders now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. Josh Bailey scored the game-winning goal for New York less than a minute into the second overtime. The Pens lost the game despite outshooting the Islanders 50-28. Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust scored the Penguin goals.
The series returns to Long Island for Game 6 Wednesday. Face-off is set for 6:30pm. Hear the game on WISR beginning at 6pm.
Other NHL Playoff games:
–Florida avoided elimination with a 4-1 win over Tampa Bay. The Lightning now lead that series 3-2.
–Toronto defeated Montreal 2-1 and lead that series 2-1.
–Winnipeg eliminated Edmonton in four games after a 4-3 win in three overtimes.
–Minnesota defeated Vegas 4-2. The Golden Knights still lead the series 3-2.
The post Islanders push Pens to brink with 2OT win appeared first on ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA.
