Penguins Rout Islanders 8-3, Leapfrog to Second in Metro

The Penguins rallied from a 3-1 deficit, scoring four times in less than six minutes to take the lead. Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, while Rickard Rakell added a pair of goals. Arturs Silovs stopped the Islanders, and the Penguins finished with 8-3.

The win moves Pittsburgh to 90 points, one ahead of the Islanders at 89, with eight games remaining for the Penguins and seven for New York. Sidney Crosby returned from injury, while Evgeni Malkin is day‑to‑day. The Penguins will face the Detroit Red Wings next, and the Islanders will play the Buffalo Sabres.