Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (16-15-5, 37 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) @ New York Islanders (13-15-7, 33 points, 8th place Metropolitan Division)
When: 7:30 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 return home to take on the Islanders on Sunday night, then hit the road again for a New Year’s Eve road game against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Opponent Track: The Islanders have sunk to the bottom of the Metro with three losses in four games, most recently suffering a 7-1 blowout to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.