Penalty shootout decides outcome as Islanders beat Penguins
Game reports
The New York Islanders hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins in a very close game in the NHL. It was a draw at full-time, and still a draw at the end of overtime. But in the penalty shootout the home side clinched it and the final score was 5-4 (3-1, 0-2, 1-1, 0-0, 1-0).
New York Islanders has extended their lead in their division to 77 points, while Columbus sits three points back.
New York Islanders improves to 34–29–9, while Pittsburgh Penguins drops to 42–22–11.
The result brings no change for the teams in terms of league position: New York Islanders in fifth place and Pittsburgh Penguins in third.
The teams now have the chance to fine-tune their tactics, as they play each other again in the next matchup on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
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