Penguins host Islanders after four-game winning streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on a four-game winning streak as they prepare to face the New York Islanders today, March 18, 2025. The game will take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh starting at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the game live through a free trial on streaming services like fuboTV and DirecTV Stream. It is also available through a subscription to ESPN+. The game will be televised on MSG Sportsnet and Sports Net Pittsburgh. In their last matchup this season, the Penguins won 3-2 against the Islanders. Currently, the Penguins have an overall record of 28-31-10, while the Islanders are at 30-28-8. Key players to watch include Rickard Rakell for the Penguins, who has scored 31 goals this season. For the Islanders, Bo Horvat leads with 20 goals. Both teams are trying to improve their standings in the Metropolitan Division. In their last ten games, the Penguins have averaged 3.2 goals per game, while the Islanders have averaged 2.4. No injuries are reported on either team for today's game.