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Islanders Lose To Penguins In Shootout 2-1

PITTSBURGH -- Kris Letang was the only successful shooter in the shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a remarkable night by rookie goaltender Jean-Francois Berube to beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Berube made 33 saves, including seven in overtime, in only his third career NHL start, but was beaten by Letang on a backhander in the shootout.

Winger Chris Kunitz scored the only Penguins goal in regulation.

Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made 25 saves and stopped Frans Nielsen, Kyle Okposo and John Tavares in the shootout to gain the extra point for Pittsburgh, which currently owns the Eastern Conference first wild card spot.