Penguins Edge Islanders 3-1, Climbing into Wild-Card Contention
Alex Nedeljkovic and Lars Eller Shine as Penguins Secure Fifth Win in Six Games
- Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-1, with Alex Nedeljkovic making 36 saves and Lars Eller scoring twice.
- This win marks the Penguins' fifth victory in six games, following a blowout loss to Toronto on Dec. 16.
- Penguins' Noel Acciari added his third of the season, contributing to the team's success.
- Pittsburgh has at least a point in each of its last six games and is 7-1-1 over its last nine, climbing into wild-card contention as the season’s midway point nears.
- Penguins' bottom two lines have scored 17 goals over the last 13 games, providing some scoring help to the team's top-heavy lineup.
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