GAME RECAP: Penguins at Islanders (04.17.24) | Carter Plays 1,321st And Final NHL Game

For game 82 of the 23-24 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Long Island to take on the New York Islanders. New York got on the board first with a goal from Brock Nelson. Near the end of the 1st, Rickard Rakell scored the Penguin's first goal. At the beginning of the 2nd, the Penguins went on the power play. Evgeni Malkin deflected the puck into the net to take the lead. Casey Cizikas answered to tie the game. Valtteri Puustinen responded by scoring on a breakaway. The Islanders once again tied the score before the end of the period on a shot by Kyle Palmieri. Islanders took back the lead early in the 3rd on a slap shot from Samuel Bolduc. Playing in his final game, Jeff Carter slammed a puck in on the back door for his final goal to tie the game 4-4. Carter played in 1,321 games and scored 442 with 409 assists. The Islanders Simon Holmstrom scored the game-winning goal for New York. The Islanders won 5-4.
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[@declan2795]

Love you big Jeff Carter! Have a great retirement❤❤

[@elitetrader5468]

I didn't know he was retiring. Was it a recent announcement?

[@livetotell100]

OMG! Really?

[@CorporalPittsandPraiseSisterKa]

Congrats, Jeff Carter: NHL Veteran 🤝 Thx Pens from Surrey, British Columbia & Pittsburgh, PA 😎🖤💕💛😊

[@MikeLit2]

Whole lot of ups and downs this season but thank you pens! Enjoy retirement big Jeff Carter 💛 See yinz next season, hopefully we make improvements🐧🔥

[@RonaldoMessibothok]

Bro imagine being a penguins fan all of your players just get paid to slip on ice and always be a part of the most idiotic games bro Dallas stars this year Star Rules🟩🟩🟩⭐️⭐️⭐️⬛️⬛️⬛️

[@MikeLit2]

@@RonaldoMessibothok win a cup this century then you can talk about the “Stars” 😂😂

[@RonaldoMessibothok]

@@MikeLit2 make the playoffs. Then you can talk to me

[@MikeLit2]

@@RonaldoMessibothok Pens held the longest streak of playoff appearances.. this is the second time they didn’t make it in 18 years. 🤣

[@RonaldoMessibothok]

@@MikeLit2 at least we know how to not lose against a team full of bums

[@tomk2953]

Tough finish to the season for this group. Congrats to Jeff on a great career!

[@arkady187]

Sad to lose the final game but great to have Carter get one. Wish we could of won ANY game pit decided to give up late this year. With how they've played the last 13 they could of been scary in the playoffs.

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

Cool seeing Carter get that goal.

[@FindingFlorida24]

good to see our power play come alive when we really needed it

[@chinmayhejmadi7902]

Poetic that the season's last goal comes from a Karlsson turnover

[@user-qc5ve4qe9c]

When I lived in Vegas before the Knights, I watched the Kings win cups with Carter. Enjoy your retirement, big guy!

[@Sidneythekidney87]

Overall an underwhelming season but hope Jeff has a great retirement. Let’s come back better next season boys!

[@adamg7984]

That's just a great last game to send off the year for the Pens even if it's a loss. Carter going out with a game tying goal, giving the Pens a chance was storybook stuff and the Islanders get to battle for at least a little longer as they make their way to the big dance. Can't say I remotely enjoyed this season for the Penguins until the last quarter of the year when they actually began to play like the team that I so enjoyed watching from 2016-2018. They have been very frustrating these last few seasons to watch but if they continue what they've done here in the last 20 odd games, they could be a playoff team again next year. Farewell, Jeff Carter. You'll always be a Penguin as much as you were a King and a Flyer.

[@Swim2TheMoon]

Carter had a rough season, even with the fans, but I'm happy to see him retire as a Penguin. He's a great player and will probably make a great coach somewhere if he chooses that route. Thanks Sevens!

[@SaraCiuzio]

There’s something about the Penguins last goal of the season being Carter’s last NHL goal 🥲

[@TheFrodoBaggins33]

There was a lot to like after the trade deadline, Pens upped their game, but unfortunately couldn't pull off the playoff spot. Still got too many glaring weaknesses, the power play is completely baffling. I have a feeling next season will be much better though

[@army12bc4]

Thanks for the Season Pens!

[@jessesteeltown]

good time to retire. thanks for the memories CARTS!

[@erdemyengin7139]

Never mind match team 🙏👍

[@livetotell100]

No surprise here. Time to clean house. Defensive coach gone. The worst defense the Pens have had for a few decades. When you score 3+ goals a game on average, you should win. I don't expect the Pens to win every game. But half the games they lost was because of their Defense.

[@michaeldobson8859]

You said shorties. Who is on the ice on power plays? Letang! Nothing wrong with the coach, something wrong with Letang and how he plays the game.

[@jonathanmol4489]

The power play was 31st in the league and we gave up the most shorthanded goals with 12.

[@highlife0586]

Maybe time for some coaching changes? Power play needs improvement big time.

[@lesschoenberger3070]

If the power play was even mediocre at best they'd be in the playoffs, but they were horrible and no one can understand why with all that talent out there! And they were awful in overtime, a few wins there too and they would've easily made the playoffs, plus too many blown leads, very frustrating...

[@kerryhill4470]

The last two weeks were fun for sure. It is family time now and don't worry because the new season will be here before we know it. God bless.

[@adriantheawesome9105]

It's official, Pittsburgh is in their modern day dark ages.

[@wolfmauler]

Not quite 😉. Nothing like the early 2000's. Then we had the nostalgia factor and the single player might of Lemieux, but we couldn't much more than 25 wins for 5 or 6 years there 😮‍💨

[@byronnelson7580]

Great career Jeff and enjoy your retirement. 👍

[@ironcity4182]

That’s how the season ends… let the game slip away. Love you Pens! See yinz next year

[@brucecook502]

Damn 😭

[@wolfmauler]

Wish we could've given him a better send off. Meaning our fortunes weren't down to him in any way, I don't think we were any better the times he was a scratch this season. Shoulda played with some urgency from day 1

[@johnjackson8709]

They weren't amazing, but there was substantial improvement after the trade deadline. Let's hope its a sign of what's ahead. Defense needs some serious work. If that happens, then they will have a good chance of making a deep run! See yinz all next season and God bless

[@tomodonovan5931]

True, and the Pens were only a few blown games away from being in the playoffs. That four- goal lead game they choked on probably was the one game that make them miss the playoffs. Twice that I know of, they had a three or four goal lead and lost the game. Costly, very costly. Get some physical guys who can take care of the other team is what the Pens need. They don't have to head hunt, just help the netminder from being run over from net crashing centers, and forwards.

[@michaeldobson8859]

As long as Letang is on the team, they got no shot at holding a lead.

[@hugh2hoob668]

3 points out of playoffs and to their staunch rival Washington that hurts This defense is horrendous though

[@michaeldobson8859]

Letang, Letang, Letang is the problem! Please trade him!

[@jsebby2284]

​@michaeldobson8859 except he's not the problem. And they can't, won't, and shouldn't trade him. How do you people like you actually exist?

[@paulnyberg22]

Well, it wasn't the best season, better luck next year! Pens 4 ever!

[@captiankirkgames4385]

I hope Kyle duabs doesn’t try to trade for players that try to win we need keep our picks

[@hemihead001]

Seems to have been the typical Pens game . When there was a goal Letang on the ice as usual . They look like they went on vacation after the the 2nd .

[@michaeldobson8859]

You called it right Letang is the problem with this team. He has been the problem for several years.

[@jsebby2284]

​@@michaeldobson8859factually incorrect

[@user-xc2eh8nz4c]

Но всё таки мы проиграли... Жаль...

[@kennethforsythe8182]

Last few years has been painful watching the goal tending.

[@jsebby2284]

Goaltending hasn't really been an issue for the Pens

[@goldengabe5968]

Goodbye cartsy! Enjoy retirement ❤️

[@jimweimer6725]

They will leave a guy wide-open to receive a pass and score.just like on the power play goal. And few other games. The defense was terrible especially during that losing streak. I don't understand the philosophy or what they were doing

[@darrenjoe674]

Thank JC, enjoy the retirement.

[@BlazerZX_Prods]

Man, another missed playoff season. 2016 and 2017: Won back to back Stanley Cup Wins 2023 and 2024: 2 missed playoff seasons FOR 16 YEARS! A rebuild needs to happen. Get rid of the old guys and bring in young players. Another goalie maybe and just a new team full of young players. This is what needs to happen!

[@tuckersdadnb]

Our D men looked aged this season. Jarry inconsistent as usual & Pittsburgh not trusting the younger core. PP was horrendous all year. Shake things up but keep bunting,eller,bemstrom,puus. Rielly underachieved as did graves. Turn the page

[@user-jd1jm1kr4o]

хлопці вірю Увас

[@the12gaugeshotty]

Jarry didn't even start the last meaningless game of the season. Hopefully that's a sign.

[@hugh2hoob668]

Meh Crosby set a record at least personally this season

[@mikeaustin5405]

It amazes me how they always find a way to loose

[@maximus11400]

It amazes me how you always find a way to cry

[@bradymeans6321]

The game wasn’t about winning, quit being so shallow

[@michaeldobson8859]

Had the lead 2 times and as long as they have Letang, they got no chance at holding leads. He is a turnover machine and leaves his position exposing the goalie and all players in the NHL know it. How can you have that much NHL experience and make the mistakes he makes on the ice every day.

[@Deznutz6969]

jeff carter was a great addition , wish Karlsohn would go back to where ever he came from, This Teams done.. Trade letang and malkin build up again .

[@jsebby2284]

Just all around incorrect lol

[@Deznutz6969]

@@jsebby2284 Lol, whats incorrect? Have u not watched Karlson cause goal after goal on D ??? Malkins age is showing and why not cash in on the old men before its to late which it may well be.

[@jsebby2284]

@@Deznutz6969 your entire comment is incorrect. That's what. Yes - I have. Karlsson had a good season. Thinking otherwise is just ignoring reality. Malkin had a good season. They all have NMCs so you can't even trade them lol

[@americafirstmaga5073]

What a disappointing season. But it's better they didn't squeak by and make the playoffs by 1 point because other teams lost. They would've got beat in the 1st round. Not a playoff team. Next year they should be much better, they need the goalie situation ironed out.

[@jdivits84]

wasted season with all that talent

[@jokezonu1]

big ol game of no interest. ridiculously pointless. not sure how the players even cared to show up

[@JasonYu35]

Karlsson is pretty bad as a Defenseman. He’s got a wicked shot, but his defensive skills or lack thereof is glaring, and his hockey IQ is dreadful at times. I hope he’s gone next season, not worth the bag we’re paying him

[@hemihead001]

Letang is worse . Letang was on the ice for most goals scored against all season .

[@hugh2hoob668]

​@@hemihead001letang has rings though 😅

[@maximus11400]

Sounds like you can do better than him. Perhaps you should try out for the team. How much of the 10 million he is getting paid is coming out of your bank account?

[@jsebby2284]

​@@hemihead001death, taxes, some idiot complaining about Letang

[@jsebby2284]

Karlsson is going nowhere - he hasn't an NMC. He also had a good season - and his good greatly outweighs his bad

[@akdragosani]

Penguins sucked 3 years of garbage

[@kylehope7280]

Good Season Boys!