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Islanders-Penguins playoffs: First round schedule and it’s a bit whacky

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MAY 08: The New York Islanders celebrate a second period goal by Oliver Wahlstrom #26 (R) against the New Jersey Devils at the Nassau Coliseum on May 08, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

It’s taken time but the New York Islanders schedule for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is now out. We knew who the Islanders would play in the first round, but we’ve waited for three days since the Isles ended their regular season to know when.

The hold-up was likely due to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf allowing sports venues to up their capacity from 15% to 50% effective May 17.