Chad Johnson will be in the crease Friday against the Penguins.

Johnson will be in the crease Friday against the Penguins.

Analysis:

With the Islanders and Penguins getting together for a back-to-back set, Johnson will start Game 1 for New York while top netminder Jaroslav Halak figures to slot in for the rematch in Long Island. Johnson's bid to unseat Halak as the team's No. 1 starter hasn't picked up much momentum, as the goalie owns a 3.27 GAA and .878 save percentage over seven games this season.