NEW YORK -- Following their second loss to the pesky Islanders in 72 hours, there was no shortage of frustration in the visitors locker room Thursday night. Once again, the Penguins felt they deserved a better fate after out-working their opponent for the better part of three periods. They also felt they cleaned up those massive defensive breakdowns that cost them two nights earlier.
Sure, the Islanders played them tight again, particularly down low. This is a Barry Trotz-coached team, after all. But, man, the Penguins certainly had some chances. An inch here or there, a play here or there and the 3-2 shootout loss at Barclays Center could have meant two points instead of one.
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