ELMONT, NY — The New York Islanders maintain the same forward lineup for their fifth consecutive game as they aim for a playoff spot, currently holding the second seed in the Metropolitan Division. They face the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are just a point behind. Notably, Mathew Barzal will shift from the top to the second power-play unit, allowing Simon Holmstrom to take his spot after scoring in the last game. The Islanders’ power play struggles, ranking second-worst in the NHL at 16.4 percent, as they look to improve their performance.
