NHL Playoffs: Projected Game 1 lineups for Islanders-Penguins

Robin Lehner likely starting in goal for New York

4/10/2019, 4:45 PM
Dec 10, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) exchanges words with New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner
Dec 10, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) exchanges words with New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner

As expected, Robin Lehner is likely the Islanders' starting goalie for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Penguins Wednesday night at the Coliseum. Per reports, Thomas Greiss was the only goalie participating in the Isles' optional morning skate, an indication that Lehner will start.

Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin didn't partake in Pittsburgh's optional skate. He's considered a game-time decision along with Zach Aston-Reese, meaning Pittsburgh's lineup is subject to change.

However, based on practice reports from Tuesday, here are the projected lineups for Game 1.

Islanders

Anders Lee-Mat Barzal-Jordan Eberle
Josh Bailey-Brock Nelson-Tom Kuhnhackl
Anthony Beauvillier-Valtteri Filppula-Leo Komarov
Matt Martin-Casey Cizikas-Cal Clutterbuck

Nick Leddy-Johnny Boychuk
Adam Pelech-Ryan Pulock
Devon Toews-Scott Mayfield

Robin Lehner


Penguins

Jake Guentzel-Sidney Crosby-Bryan Rust
Jared McCann-Evgeni Malkin-Patric Hornqvist
Dominik Simon-Nick Bjugstad-Phil Kessel
Teddy Blueger-Matt Cullen-Garrett Wilson

Olli Maatta-Kris Letang
Jack Johnson-Justin Schultz
Marcus Pettersson-Erik Gudbranson

Matt Murray

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