PROJECTED LINES
Here is how the Islanders lined up against the Penguins on Monday night. Check back closer to puck drop for any updates to the lineup.
Anders Lee – Bo Horvat – Emil Heineman
Cal Ritchie – Brayden Schenn – Mathew Barzal
Ondrej Palat – JG Pageau – Simon Holmstrom
Kyle MacLean – Casey Cizikas – Marc Gatcomb
Matthew Schaefer – Ryan Pulock
Adam Pelech – Carson Soucy
Scott Mayfield – Adam Boqvist
BRAYDEN SCHENN SCORING
Schenn has four points (2G, 2A) in his last two games, marking the second time he has earned points in consecutive games since joining the New York Islanders at the trade deadline.
The 34-year-old has eight points (4G, 4A) since the trade and 36 points (16G, 20A) total this season.
SINGLE PERIOD SCORING
New York scored at least three second period goals for the second consecutive game, as they netted five against the Panthers on Saturday afternoon. The last time they scored three or more goals in a single period in consecutive games was a three-game stretch from Oct. 18-23 earlier this season.
On the other side, with five second period Penguins goals, it was the first time since the Columbus Blue Jackets scored five second period tallies against the Isles on Apr. 17.
BACK AT IT
The Islanders are 9-3-1 in the second half of back-to-back sets this season, averaging 2.69 GF/G in such contests.