Semyon Varlamov was 13 seconds short of a shutout as the New York Islanders outlasted the New Jersey Devils, 2-1, in the first game with some (1,800) fans back in the building in Newark.
A sleepy game broke the Islanders way in the third period, as the Islanders received goals from Oliver Wahlstrom and Anders Lee. Varlamov finished with 28 saves.
The win brings the Isles into a tie for first in points in the East Division, though other teams all have games in hand.
Fans in the building
This was the first game where fans were allowed in the [something or other] Center in Newark, so naturally there was also a good dose of.