As the road through the NHL postseason continues for the young New York Islanders, lessons like Wednesday night’s 4-3 overtime win against the Penguins are invaluable.
It’s not enough to just win in the postseason without learning how to win. Wednesday was a terrific example.
The Islanders were outshot in every period and 44-33 overall. They had a goal taken away almost immediately. Three separate occasions they were unable to extend their one-goal lead, giving them all away with the third goal coming as the Penguins had pulled their goaltender with 1:29 remaining.