PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 18: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders reacts to a goal by Teddy Blueger #53 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period during their game at PPG PAINTS Arena on February 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
This was meeting number three of six between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins in February. So it makes sense for Barry Trotz to call this a playoff-style game.
In the two previous meetings this season, the Isles and Penguins have played tight high-scoring games.