Newsday · Jan 14, 2019
Islanders strike Lightning quickly with three early goals on way to win
New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck, second from left, celebrates with teammates after he scores against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period of an NHL hockey game at Barclays Center on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van DykeThe Lightning are the best team based on the NHL standings but the Islanders were the better team on the ice on Sunday night.
Three goals in the opening 4:43 and two goals from their fourth line paced the Islanders to a 5-1 win over the league-leading Lightning at Barclays Center, a strong affirmation they’ll be able to compete with the NHL’s best throughout the playoff push.