The wait is over. The Islanders' hunt for a Stanley Cup has begun.
The Isles host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Wednesday night at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.
The Islanders are in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders' home arena for this series, is hosting a playoff game for the first time since April 25, 2015.
Follow along below for live scoring updates, big plays and other notable moments from Game 1 between the Islanders and Penguins.
Puck drop is at 7:30 p.