
Kyle Palmieri’s OT winner lifts Islanders over Penguins in Game 1
NY Post
One of the most evenly matched series of the NHL playoffs did not disappoint in Game 1.
In a match of the Penguins’ speed against the Islanders’ structure, the Islanders prevailed when Kyle Palmieri’s second goal of the afternoon gave them a 4-3 overtime victory Sunday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Head coach Barry Trotz wanted Palmieri, the team’s trade-deadline acquisition from the Devils, to take on a bigger role in the playoffs — and the winger delivered, scoring the first and final tallies of the series opener.More Related News

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