For the second night in a row, the New York Islanders grabbed a regulation win against a Metro opponent after notching three first-period goals. This time, however, they did it the hard way, coughing up a 3-0 lead to the Philadelphia Flyers before Ryan Pulock saved the day with a game-winning blast with 39 seconds to go in regulation. An empty net marker made the final 5-3.
The win is tempered by concerning news, however, as Casey Cizikas was lost to injury on his second shift. Cizikas left in the game’s opening minutes after an awkward collision along the boards where he either torqued or bruised his knee, or else took an impact from a Flyer’s skate as he landed.