You knew the Penguins were going to come out swinging facing elimination in the form of an unlikely sweep.
But, perhaps even more so, you knew the Islanders weren’t going to let it get in the way of what they’re trying to do.
Break out the brooms, folks. The Islanders have swept the Penguins out of the playoffs and are moving on to the second round.
The Pittsburgh crowd was rocking from puck drop and the Pens’ top line finally gave them something to cheer about, and only 35 seconds into the game.