Note: As we continue our look ahead at the Islanders-Penguins playoff series, Travis dives into a couple of areas that have been frequently raised: The Penguins’ dangerous power play, and the Islanders’ ability to suppress shots and beat teams at 5v5.
The Penguins are on a nine-game winning streak when they have outscored opponents on the power play. Reverse-chronologically:
- 4-1 v DET (2-0 for PP goals)
- 5-2 @ NYR (1-0)
- 3-2 @ DAL (1-0)
- 5-0 @ BUF (3-0)
- 5-3 v WSH (2-0)
- 4-2 v BOS (1-0)
- 3-0 v CBJ (1-0)
- 3-2 v FLA (1-0)
- 5-1 @ MTL (1-0)
Since the Islanders have not been great converting with the man advantage or preventing opponents from doing so, as Carey stressed in his “10 Things to Watch,” it is imperative that they stay out of the penalty box.