Bleacher Report · May 27, 2021
Islanders Advance with Game 6 Win over Sidney Crosby, Penguins; Will Face Bruins
The New York Islanders won their first-round East Division playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins by defeating the visitors 5-3 in Game 6 of the best-of-seven matchup Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum.
The Islanders scored three goals within a three-minute span midway through the second period to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 5-3 edge.
Islanders center Brock Nelson tied the game before teammate Ryan Pulock added the game-winning tally 13 seconds later. Nelson then got his second goal of the game with 8:26 remaining in the second period.
The two teams were tied at two after one period. Pittsburgh left wing Jason Zucker gave the Pens a 3-2 edge before the Islanders' three-goal spurt.