Fri 5/3/13 9:58 PM

Evgeni Nabokov made 30 saves as the Islanders' edged the Penguins 4-3 on Friday night in Game 2 of their first-round series. It had the makings of another long night for the netminder, who yielded all three goals on the first eight shots of the game. But he rebounded in a big way after that, making 25 straight saves. Nabokov's veteran experience was on display as the game went on, often opting to cover the puck and slow the Pens' momentum, rather than forcing a pass to a teammate. The series is now tied 1-1, heading to New York for the first time since 2007. If Nabokov can continue this type of performance, the Isles have a chance in this series.