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.
Kris Letang scored the go-ahead goal halfway through the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Sharks, 3-1, in San Jose in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday night to claim their fourth NHL championship in franchise history.
The 2016 Stanley Cup Finals start tonight, as the San Jose Sharks face the Penguins in Pittsburgh. Here’s a preview of what to expect in this year’s battle for the NHL’s championship.