Fri 3/24/17 11:00 AM

Halak will get the starting nod against the Penguins on Friday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will be quite the welcome back party for Halak who will face off against the league's most potent offense -- 3.42 goals per game -- after having not suited up in an NHL contest since Dec. 29. The netminder performed well in the minors as he posted a 17-7-3 record with a .925 save percentage. The Isles remain two points behind the Bruins for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. With nothing to lose, it make sense New York decided to bring back the 31-year-old to see if he can take them on a run.