Game Preview: 02.18.21 vs. NYI

GM 15 | FEB. 18 | 7:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
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PIT: 7-6-1 (15 points)
NYI: 8-4-3 (19 points)

MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Penguins host the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh has picked up points in seven of its last eight games against New York (4-1-3), and is 7-3-3 over its last 13 games versus the Islanders. Here at home, the Penguins have collected points in eight of their last nine games versus the Islanders (6-1-2) dating back to Jan. 2, 2016. The Penguins are in the midst of a four-game homestand (1-1-0) against Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders. Ten of Pittsburgh's 11 games in the month of February are against either the Washington Capitals or New York Islanders. The lone game not against either team, Feb. 1, was played against the New York Rangers.
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QUICK HITS

Since the beginning of February, the line of Jake Guentzel, Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust have been on fire, as they've accounted for 40.0% of all of Pittsburgh's goals this month (6/15), and have combined for 16 points in five games.
Pittsburgh's .833 points percentage at home (5-1-0 record) is fifth-best in the NHL. The Penguins are 12-4-1 in their last 17 home games dating back to last season (Jan. 14, 2020). During that span, Sidney Crosby has amassed 31 points (8G-23A) in those 17 games.
Bryan Rust enters the game riding a five-game point streak against the New York Islanders (5G-2A).
The Penguins have allowed 12 third-period goals against through 14 games, which is tied for seventh-fewest in the NHL.

CROSBY VERSUS NYI

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Throughout his career, Sidney Crosby has played dominant hockey against the New York Islanders. In 69 career games, Crosby has recorded 115 points (36G-79A) against the Islanders, helping Pittsburgh to a 42-18-9 record in those games. He has more than double the amount of multi-point games against them (33) as opposed to games with no points (16), while his 115 total points ranks fourth in NHL history behind Jaromir Jagr (155), Mario Lemieux (131) and Mark Recchi (120). Crosby's 115 points versus the Islanders are also the most that any active player has against one single team.

PLAYER INTERVIEW

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