Short-handed Islanders aim to quell Penguins' momentum

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The New York Islanders know the task at hand is to make sure the season isn't lost by the time their injured stars return.

The Islanders aim to emerge from a slump Tuesday night when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins in a battle of longtime Metropolitan Division rivals.

The Islanders were offMonday after falling to the host New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday afternoon. The Peng