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Updated Apr 4, 2:30 PM ET
Game Center
Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
NYI
New York Islanders
4 - 2
PIT
Pittsburgh Penguins
Score Summary
FINAL
New York Islanders
4
Pittsburgh Penguins
2
NYI Shots
28
PIT Shots
33
Game Recap
New York controlled the middle frame and finished the night with a clean closing sequence at UBS Arena. Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri drove the offense, while Ilya Sorokin turned aside 31 shots to keep the Penguins from finding a late equalizer. After an even opening stretch, the Islanders established a heavier forecheck in the second period and forced multiple extended-zone shifts that changed the pace of the game.
Period Breakdown
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYI | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| PIT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
NYI
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
1
Total: 4
PIT
1st
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Total: 2
Scoring Timeline
6 events
- 1st08:11Power Play
NYI
Brock Nelson
Assists: Noah Dobson, Kyle Palmieri
- 2nd03:42Even Strength
PIT
Rickard Rakell
Assists: Evgeni Malkin
- 2nd11:09Even Strength
NYI
Bo Horvat
Assists: Mathew Barzal, Alexander Romanov
- 2nd16:55Even Strength
NYI
Kyle Palmieri
Assists: Brock Nelson
- 3rd09:18Power Play
PIT
Sidney Crosby
Assists: Jake Guentzel, Kris Letang
- 3rd19:04Empty Net
NYI
Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Assists: Unassisted
Goalie Summary
| Goalie | Team | Saves | Shots Against | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | 31 | 33 | ..939 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | 24 | 28 | ..857 |
Ilya Sorokin
NYI
Saves
31
SA
33
SV%
..939
Tristan Jarry
PIT
Saves
24
SA
28
SV%
..857
Shots Faced
61
Combined from both starters.
Goals Allowed
6
Based on saves vs shots against.
NYI SV% Edge
+..082
Ilya Sorokin vs Tristan Jarry.
Highest Workload
Ilya Sorokin
33 shots against
Player Impact
Goals
6
PP Goals
2
Multi-Point
2
| Player | Team | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | NYI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NYI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bo Horvat | NYI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | NYI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Penalties and Notable Events
2 items
- Penalty1st06:59
PIT
Bryan Rust called for tripping.
- Notable3rd17:30
NYI
Islanders killed a late 5-on-4 to preserve the lead.