The Islanders and Penguins will meet in the playoffs for the sixth time and in the first round for the second time in Barry Trotz’s three seasons on Long Island.
The Islanders have won four of the five series, including a four-game sweep in 2019.
"The last series was a long time ago," Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech said. "But I think that, in general, this is a group that has performed well in the playoffs and we have confidence going into the playoffs."
Here’s a position-by-position look at the teams:
Forwards: Sidney Crosby (24 goals, 38 assists) is still elite and his wings, Jake Guentzel (23 goals, 34 assists) and Bryan Rust (22 goals, 20 assists) are great complements.