The New York Islanders clinched a playoff spot, finishing 3rd in the Metropolitan Division, with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The New York Islanders clinched a playoff spot with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, thanks to Simon Holmstrom's go-ahead goal and Ilya Sorokin's penalty shot save on Sidney Crosby. The team finished 3rd in the Metropolitan Division and will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday. The victory marks an impressive 8-0-1 run in the Islanders' last nine games.

April 18, 2024
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