ECQF: NY Islanders (M2) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (M3) — ISLANDERS WIN SERIES 4-0

[Mathgod]

My prediction: Pens in 6. They know what it takes to win at this time of year.

Series schedule: https://www.nhl.com/islanders/schedule/2019-04-01/MT

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All times Mountain


Wednesday, April 10 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports 1730h/5:30 pm
Friday, April 12 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports 1730h/5:30 pm

Sunday, April 14 at Pittsburgh on CBC, NBC, and TVA Sports 1300h/1:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16 at Pittsburgh on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports 1730h/5:30 pm

*Thursday, April 18 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports1700h/5:00 pm

*Saturday, April 20 at Pittsburgh on CBC, NBC, and TVA Sports1300h/1:00 pm

*Monday, April 22 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports TBA





Penguins: 44-26-12, 100 points ​(third in the Metropolitan Division and sixth in the eastern conference)
Islanders: 48-27-7, 103 points ​(second in the Metropolitan Division and fourth in the eastern conference)


Regular-season series: Both teams were tied at 2-0-2, each won once in regulation and once in the shootout. Games were on October 30, November 1, and December 6 and 10.


This will be the fifth time the Penguins and Islanders meet in the playoffs. The Penguins won 4-2 in 2013.





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[midniteowl]

I kinda want Islander to advance so they can stick it to Tavares, but in reality, it's pretty tough to bet against Crosby.



Pens in 7

[ForeverFlameFan]

Pens in 6/7. They just have more game breakers.

[N-E-B]

Penguins in 7

[flamesfan1297]

Pens in 6

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[Captaincanada80]

Should be a fun atmosphere in Nassau. Trots and Lenher have been great stories but The Pens tend to show up in playoffs. Pens in 5

[topfiverecords]

Neither in 4

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Islanders in 6. Defense wins in the playoffs. Not sold on Pittsburgh's team defense, and Murray has been inconsistent.

Still, Crosby.........

[Erick Estrada]

Do the Penguins still have that extra playoff gear? It wouldn't surprise me if they win this series in 5 games. Then again the Islanders play a style of hockey that is conducive to winning in the playoffs. Still going to take the Penguins in 6.

[Hockey_Ninja]

My heart says Islanders, my head says Penguins. It all comes down to how well the Islanders can neutralize Crosby. I'll say Pens in 6.

[Sylvanfan]

It's tough to gauge if the Penguins are finally descending a bit after years of success or if they hold back during the regular season to prep for a long playoff run.

Until they lose a first round series I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Penguins in 6.

[killer_carlson]

Islanders in 5. Trots is the difference maker.

[Scary Eloranta]

Pens in 6


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[transplant99]

If playoffs is all about goaltending...Isles in 6.

If experience and intangibles matter...Pens in 5.

Im going Pens.

[Tsawwassen]

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https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...-vs-islanders/



All times Mountain


Wednesday, April 10 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports 1730h/5:30 pm
Friday, April 12 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports 1730h/5:30 pm

Sunday, April 14 at Pittsburgh on CBC, NBC, and TVA Sports 1300h/1:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16 at Pittsburgh on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports 1730h/5:30 pm

*Thursday, April 18 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports1700h/5:00 pm

*Saturday, April 20 at Pittsburgh on CBC, NBC, and TVA Sports1300h/1:00 pm

*Monday, April 22 at Islanders on CBC, NBCSN, and TVA Sports TBA





Penguins: 44-26-12, 100 points ​(third in the Metropolitan Division and sixth in the eastern conference)
Islanders: 48-27-7, 103 points ​(second in the Metropolitan Division and fourth in the eastern conference)


Regular-season series: Both teams were tied at 2-0-2, each won once in regulation and once in the shootout. Games were on October 30, November 1, and December 6 and 10.


This will be the fifth time the Penguins and Islanders meet in the playoffs. The Penguins won 4-2 in 2013.

[CN10]

I don't see the Islanders being able to contain Pittsburgh's offence over the course of a long series, nor do I think they'll get the timely scoring they need on Murray who is typically strong come playoff time. I think Pittsburgh takes this in 6 games but the Islanders make it a hard fought lower scoring series.

[TheIronMaiden]

This to me is the marquee event of the eastern conference. Both teams have a shot at a deep run if they can make it out the first round. Two well coached teams. Should be fun to see them do battle.

[Weitz]

NYI. I'm going to say 6. But I have a feeling it will be over sooner.

[Gaudfather]

Those Isles fan are a rowdy group to start the game. Lets do even better Flames fans!

[CMPunk]

1-0 Isles 33 seconds in.