Ross Johnston hasn’t had much to hang his hat on this season.
At times, it’s looked as though the Islanders could waive the 29-year-old, who skated in just his 13th game Monday, with numerous prospects having gotten a chance over him throughout the year.
When the Penguins collectively decided they’d had enough of the Islanders’ physical play, seemingly over hits on superstar Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, they led Monday’s game and had largely controlled it. At the end of the night, the Islanders had scored, fueled by the moment where — led by Johnston — they stuck up for each other.
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