New York Islanders left wing Jason Chimera (25) defends against Pittsburgh Penguins center Eric Fehr (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Islanders left wing Jason Chimera (25) defends against Pittsburgh Penguins center Eric Fehr (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Credit: Kathy Willens

New York — Anders Lee scored the tiebreaking goal with 27 seconds remaining to lift the New York Islanders to a 5-3 victory over the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.

Thomas Hickey fired a slap shot from the point that deflected off Lee’s stick and past goalie Matt Murray to help the Islanders recover after giving up a three-goal lead in the third period.

With Murray pulled on the ensuing faceoff, Nikolay Kulemin scored into the empty net 3 seconds later.

Johnny Boychuk, Jason Chimera and Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders, and Thomas Greiss made 31 saves. They led 3-0 after two periods.

Conor Sheary, Justin Schultz and Evgeni Malkin scored in the first 13:08 of the third period for the Penguins. Murray finished with 25 saves while starting for the third time in four games.

The Islanders had not scored more than two goals in their last eight games — including a 3-2, 14-round shootout win at Anaheim on Nov. 22.