A Vezina contender clashes with a goalie on a heater. Islanders and Penguins face off in a critical goaltending showdown.

Fresh off a 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday night, the Islanders look to make amends – and make up some ground – on the Penguins in the airtight Metro standings. The Isles (65 points) enter the game third in the Metro,

The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins had opportunities to win Monday night and ensure they'd enter the Olympic break in a playoff spot.