The New York Islanders delivered a timely response Tuesday night, earning a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils to snap a three-game losing streak and head into the NHL’s holiday break with momentum restored.
Adam Pelech scored the decisive goal with 1:15 remaining in regulation, capping a steady, disciplined effort from an Islanders team that leaned on structure, patience and timely execution. Simon Holmstrom also scored, while David Rittich turned aside 28 shots in another strong performance between the pipes.
New Jersey struck first late in the opening period when Brett Pesce scored his first goal of the season, but the Islanders stayed composed and gradually tilted the ice back in their favor.