UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders celebrates a first period goal by Matt Martin #17 against Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils at the Nassau Coliseum on March 11, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Devils 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders were well in control of this game for a majority of it. Through 40 minutes the high-danger attempts were 18-1 for the Isles and their expected goals-for percentage was at 84.12. That’s domination.
The numbers matched the eye test on this one with the Islanders much-improved offense showed up.