Who: New York Islanders (14-15-7, 35 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (16-16-5, 37 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division)
When: 5:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: Broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and MSG Sportsnet for the local markets, streaming on ESPN+
Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens head to Detroit on New Years Eve (lucky them..) and then get a few days off before the next part of their road swing that sends them to Florida on Friday Jan. 3 and then Carolina a week from today (which will be Jan.