The Penguins are a dismal 1-10 in their last 11 postseason games. But I believe Pittsburgh comes back strong here at home after losing, 4-3, in overtime in Sunday's series opener. I thought Pittsburgh controlled the tempo for much of the first two periods. Rookie goalie Ilya Sorokin made 39 saves for the Islanders. 

The Penguins are quite aware if they lose this game they are down 0-2 in the series with the next two games at the Islanders. 

Pittsburgh has won 72 percent of its last 54 home games. New York is 3-8 in its last 11 road contests. The Islanders went 2-6 against the Penguins during the regular season. 

It's an added bonus if Evgeni Malkin can play for the Penguins after missing Sunday's opener.