A couple of Philly veterans got their younger, less experienced teammates settled in for playoff hockey in a strong opening performance.

PITTSBURGH — The Islanders spent much of Thursday night looking like they were moving into a new era with both feet. Ultimately, though, it was the same old habits that doomed them to a 4-3 loss to the Penguins in their first game of the season.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows TORONTO, ON - APRIL 08: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is seen with the puck during the third period of an NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 08,

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