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Playoff-Hopeful Islanders Allow 7 Unanswered Goals in Brutal Loss to Penguins
The Penguins scored seven unanswered goals after trailing 3-1, securing second place in the Metropolitan Division with 90 points, one ahead of the Islanders.
- On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 in a crucial Eastern Conference playoff game, leapfrogging New York into second place in the Metropolitan Division with 90 points to 89.
- Anthony Mantha recorded two goals and an assist, while Rickard Rakell added two goals to fuel the Penguins' comeback from a 3-1 deficit with four scores in less than 6 1/2 minutes.
- Sidney Crosby returned from injury as one of 15 skaters to register a point, while the Penguins chased Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin after his 28th shot allowed eight minutes into the third period.
- Despite Hall of Fame goaltender coach Patrick Roy preaching a 0-0 mindset, the Islanders allowed eight goals, forcing backup David Rittich to replace Sorokin in the third period.
- The Penguins host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday with eight games remaining, while the Islanders visit the Buffalo Sabres with seven games left; New York could fall out of playoff contention as early as Tuesday night.
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Penguins bury Islanders with seven unanswered goals
Anthony Mantha scored twice and added an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins produced a five-goal second period amid seven unanswered goals to claim an 8-3 comeback victory over the New York Islanders on Monday in Elmont, N.Y.
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Anthony Mantha and the Penguins blitz the Islanders 8-3 to win a big game in the East playoff race
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 in a crucial game in the competitive Eastern Conference playoff race.
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