Post-Game Wrapup: Penguins fall to Islanders 3-2

The New York Islanders in the playoff hunt near the end of the November? That hasn't been the case too often for the struggling franchise this decade but the Islanders continue to be a tough out and improved their record to 10-9-7, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 Friday afternoon.

New York overcame a 2-1 third period deficit, as Sean Bergenheim tied the game, a 1:24 into the period and rookie sensation John Tavares scored on a rebound with 6:12 left in the third period to lift the Islanders to a 3-2 win.

Although the Penguins held a 2-1 lead after the second period, the Islanders controlled the play, out-shooting the Penguins 37-21.

Pittsburgh was flat for most of the afternoon but managed to jump out to a 2-1 lead going into the third period after two blunders from Islanders goaltender Dwayne Roloson (19 saves) who gave up suspect goals to Evgeni Malkin (7) in the first period and Matt Cooke (5) in the second period.

Pittsburgh was 0-for-5 on the power play. Brent Johnson made 34 saves in the loss.

Post-Game Wrap up