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Penguins/Islanders recap: NYI makes comeback, wins in OT

Pregame The Penguins happily welcome the return of Bryan Rust from his suspension and get Stuart Skinner in net. First period Good start for the Penguins, they get an early power play after Scott Mayfield hooks Egor Chinakhov.

Preview: Rust returns as Penguins hit the road to face the Islanders

The Penguins are in second place in the division, two points ahead of the third-place Islanders and with two games in hand.

Bo Horvat's 2nd goal of the game lifts the Islanders over the Penguins 5-4 in overtime

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game from February 3, 2026 on ESPN.