Fansided · Feb 21, 2021
Islanders: Three Takeaways from Heart-Breaking 3-2 Loss
Feb 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) checks Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Cody Ceci (4) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Islanders played a strong game on Saturday night, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Penguins in Pittsburgh, as they fell 3-2 to Crosby and Co.
The New York Islanders turned in a good effort on Saturday, playing a strong first 40 minutes and a decent final 20, but that ultimately wasn’t enough to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins on the night of Sidney Crosby’s 1,000th game.