In their first playoff matchup since the Penguins defeated the Islanders in six games in the 2013 playoffs, we can expect a tight series with lots of hard checks and after-the-whistle scrums.
To preview a little about what to expect in the first-round matchup, I asked some seasoned Penguins writers to give us some insight into what the Penguins might run into against a team many expected to not come close to making the playoffs this season after losing star forward John Tavares to his hometown Maple Leafs during free agency.
Participating in this year’s first-round roundtable is:
Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH), Penguins writers for The Athletic: Pittsburgh.