In a positive development for Evgeni Malkin’s injury status, the 34-year-old will travel with the team to Long Island for Games 3 and 4. Goaltender Casey DeSmith will not travel, however. [Trib Live]
It’s been a theme all season long, but the Zach Aston-Reese—Teddy Blueger—Brandon Tanev line has been more than a traditional “fourth line.” [Trib Live]
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ are a combined 0-5 on the power-play so far in this series. That stat by itself is cause for some concern, but when it comes to creating chances with the man advantage, the New York Islanders are doing more than the Penguins there, too.