Islanders Ryan Pulock breaks out dominant playoff performance in Game 1

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Ryan Pulock #6 of the New York Islanders takes a shot during warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at the Nassau Coliseum on April 11, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

In the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup semi-finals, Ryan Pulock scored his fourth goal of the postseason for the New York Islanders. Remember, in 56 regular-season games, Pulock only managed to score two goals. Just one. Now, in 13 playoff games, he’s doubled that production with four goals.

Ryan Pulock hasn’t yet been able to put up the type of season that would net him a Norris Trophy. But the New York Islanders defenseman is an…