Islanders Secure Thrilling Third-Period Comeback to Beat Penguins 4-2
New York's four-goal final frame keeps their playoff hopes alive, while Pittsburgh's late-game struggles continue.
- The Islanders overcame a 2-0 deficit for the second straight game, scoring four third-period goals to defeat the Penguins 4-2 in Pittsburgh.
- Pierre Engvall netted the game-winning goal at 13:08 of the third period, capping off New York's comeback.
- Kyle Palmieri scored just 17 seconds into the third period, followed by Noah Dobson's game-tying goal at 5:34.
- Sidney Crosby scored his 24th goal of the season and moved into fourth place for most points with one franchise in NHL history.
- The victory snapped Pittsburgh's four-game winning streak and brought the Islanders within three points of an Eastern Conference wild-card spot.