The Islanders scored early in every period tonight, setting the tone in one of their best performances of the season. The various injuries all over the lineup created the need for some new line combos, and the Zach Parise-JG Pageau-Casey Cizikas line was one of the highlights. Hudson Fasching also got a big opportunity tonight, after an early injury to Oliver Wahlstrom had Fasching bumped up to Barzal’s line.
Despite the circumstances, the Islanders shut down one of the hottest teams in the NHL, picking up a big win against a division rival.
First Period
A minute in, Anders Lee put the Islanders on the board off a Brian Dumoulin turnover that Brock Nelson picked up.