Penguins vs Islanders preview pros and cons

Tonight will be the 4th game at the Consol Energy Center. I predict it WILL also be the 1st win. The Islanders come in with a record of 1-1-1. Mark Eaton now plays for the Islanders and wears #4. He leads the team with a +2. John Tavares is doubtful with concussion symptoms and James Wisniewski is suspended for the game. Without further ado, here are tonights pros and cons

PROS:

• Sidney Crosby. In the last 5 home games against the Islanders, Crosby has 15 points including 4 goals. He finally got one in the net last game and I look for him to sort of break out tonight
• Brent Johnson. Alot of people are getting their wish tonight as Fleury will sit. Johnson has had a hot hand. He had a great training camp and looked very good against the Devils. With Tavaras out, the Isles dont have a whole lot of firepower. Look for Johnson to have another good game and further the goalie controversy amongst the fans
• Time...The Pens arent going to go 0-41 in their new digs. Tonight might as well be the time to get this win under their belt

CONS:

• The Islanders power play has been fantastic so far, converting at 31.2%. Compare that to the Penguins 15%. The Pens penalty kill is a mediocre 83.3%
• The Pens defense is still shothanded with Brooks Orpik expected to be out again and Michalek definitely out