Mathew Barzal scored one power-play goal and assisted on another, to give the New York Islanders a 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins and a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.
The New York Islanders again did a masterful job shutting down Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, and are now headed to the second round of the playoffs.
Minnesota finished its five-game West Coast road trip with a 4-1 record and will return home Friday night to take on the Los Angeles Kings at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM.