Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) shoots against New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) reacts after a goal by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (11) reacts after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders center Kyle MacLean (32) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Owen Pickering (38) collide during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee, second from left, reacts after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (11) scores against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)