UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Jordan Eberle and Josh Bailey scored in the third period and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Friday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. The Penguins pulled Murray for an extra skater with 2:44 remaining, but couldn’t take advantage. The Islanders outshot the Penguins 11-7 in the scoreless first period. Phil Kessel was denied on a shot from the left circle with just under 7 minutes remainingNOTES: Murray has lost consecutive playoff games for the fourth time. UP NEXTThe series shifts Pittsburgh for Game 3 on Sunday and Game 4 on Tuesday night.

Source: National Post April 13, 2019 03:10 UTC