The New York Islanders swept the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 to advance to second round
. Below are some key numbers that show how the Islanders claimed the series over their Metropolitan Division rival. For a deeper dive into the stats, check out Eric Hornick's blog The Skinny.Also read the Five Keys to the Series Sweep.
6 GOALS AGAINST: The Islanders defensive style of play muted the Penguins high-octane offense through the majority of the series. Penguins leading goal scorer Jake Guentzel and points leader Sidney Crosby were held to one point each in the series and it didn't come until the fourth game when Crosby assisted on Guentzel's goal.
By The Numbers: Islanders Sweep Penguins
A quick look at some of the notable numbers from the Isles First Round sweep of the Penguins