Jordan Eberle’s 2 goals lead Islanders to win on emotional night in Pittsburgh

Following an emotional pregame ceremony to honor the victims of Saturday’s shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, the Penguins came out with a flurry of a first period before the Islanders spoiled their efforts for an uplifting finish.

The Pens peppered goalie Robin Lehner with scoring chances, but New York escaped the first period in a 2-2 tie. Then Jordan Eberle scored twice in the second period to lead New York to a 6-3 victory Tuesday night.

“I watched the news like everybody else, and it was absolutely cowardly what happened with the whole tragedy,” New York head coach Barry Trotz said. “But sometimes sports teams can help a city rally, and full marks to the Penguins because they came out hard.