The Islanders got to the offensive zone. The Penguins just kept them from generating many dangerous chances once they got there.
So, the Islanders' eight-game point streak and three-game winning streak ended with a 4-1 loss on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The teams play again on Saturday night as the Islanders conclude a four-game road trip in what could be a feisty game.
In all, they play six times this month. So far, the Islanders are 1-1-1 against their East Division rivals.
Tristan Jarry made 31 saves. The Islanders avoided their third shutout on Brock Nelson’s power-play goal at 15:39 of the third period.