Pittsburgh Penguins

It’s over: Penguins playoff streak ends, Islanders clinch berth

By Dan Kingerski - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

It’s over: Penguins playoff streak ends, Islanders clinch berth FILE: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) battle for the puck by center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely) (Philip G. Pavely/AP)

By Dan Kingerski - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — It’s over. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 16-year playoff streak ended Wednesday when they were eliminated from playoff contention by the New York Islanders, who beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 at UBS Arena.

The Penguins squandered their chance Tuesday when they lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2. New York needed only one point Wednesday. Now, the Penguins face the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday at Nationwide Arena in a meaningless game.

It is the final game of the Penguins’ 2022-23 season.

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