Despite having forward Bryan Rust rejoin the lineup, the Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 5-4 loss in overtime to the New York Islanders on Tuesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. The result cluttered up the competition for second place in the Metropolitan Division.

The Islanders and the Penguins face-off in a crucial divisional matchup. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders meet Tuesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Penguins vs Islanders predictions and NHL picks. Strong play between the pipes helps contribute to a low-scoring game.

The NHL continues a busy week on Tuesday night with seven games on the docket. I’m targeting a home favorite, a low-scoring game on Long Island, and a high-scor

A Vezina contender clashes with a goalie on a heater. Islanders and Penguins face off in a critical goaltending showdown.

The Washington Capitals won against the New York Islanders 4-1, as they managed to score four consecutive goals after being down initially. This is one of the matches that has shown the character of the Washington Capitals,

In the 2025-2026 NHL season, the New York Islanders exceeded the expectations of most fans. After selecting number one in the NHL Draft, the Islanders were expected to be in the midst of a retool.