UNIONDALE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A lot of New York hockey fans were psyched on Wednesday. The Islanders are set to open their first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nassau Coliseum.
It marks the first time the Isles have home ice in postseason series since 1988.
CBSN New York’s Steve Overmyer got caught up in the madness off Hempstead Turnpike, where the grills were going and the beverages were flowing early.
The fans started packing the parking lot around lunchtime. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
“Absolutely, this is what it’s about,” fan Alex Klein said.