The Islanders host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Friday, April 12, 2019, at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum after a thrilling 4-3 overtime win in Wednesday's Game 1.

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Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) skates up ice against Penguins center Nick Bjugstad (27) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) and Penguins center Zach Aston-Reese (46) check each other during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) takes the shot on Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) as Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) and Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) defend during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) takes the shot on Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) as Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) defends during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) tries to get the loose puck against Penguins center Zach Aston-Reese (46) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) takes the shot on Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) as Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) defends during the first  period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) and Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) battle on the boards during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) skates up ice against Penguins center Nick Bjugstad (27) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) defends the shot on Penguins center Dominik Simon (12) as Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) defends during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) makes the save on the shot by Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) as he is defended by Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) and Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) check into the boards during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson (73) and Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) go after Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is checked by Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) battles on the crease with Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) and Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) and Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) and Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) defend the shoot by Penguins center Nick Bjugstad (27) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) defends the shot by Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) on Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Valtteri Filppula (51) and Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) go after the loose puck during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) is checked by Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) is defended by Penguins defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) defends as Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) skates to the goal as he is defended by Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) and Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) and Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) get into it during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) skates against Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) defends as Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) skates to the goal as he is defended by Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) and Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) defend the shoot by Penguins center Nick Bjugstad (27) during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Devon Toews (25) defends Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) defends the puck as Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is checked into Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) and Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) battle for the puck during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) and Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) battle for the puck during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates after the goal with Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Devon Toews (25) defends Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates the goal during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders defenseman Devon Toews (25) defends Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17).during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) defends the puck as Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is checked into Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) with Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) and Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders fans celebrate the goal during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Penguins on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) takes the shot on Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) as he is checked by Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson (73) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) takes the shot on Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) as he is checked by Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates the goal during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Penguins on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle (7) celebrates the go-ahead goal with teammate Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Penguins on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) is defended by Penguins left wing Garrett Wilson (10) during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Ashley Williams of Seaford, Liz Finne of Merrick, and PJ Messina of Massapequa Park celebrate the second goal during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates the goal during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Penguins on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders fans celebrate the third goal during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) and Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) battle behind the goal during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) skates by Penguins defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) make the glove save during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) and Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) get into it at the end of the game as a fight broke out during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) and Penguins left wing Garrett Wilson (10) check into the boards during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) takes the shot onPenguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) and the defense of Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

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The Islanders celebrate the win 3-1 after the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Penguins on Friday, April 12, 2019 at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.

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