Gross.
First Period
Early, Andrew Copp gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead off a great pass from Artemi Panarin. Chara gave the puck away in the neutral zone and no one really could defend after that. Then, Copp again made it 2-0.
Mat Barzal had a partial breakaway and was taken down, but no penalty was called.
Copp made it 3-0, earning himself a third period hat trick and pretty much putting the early dagger in the Islanders’ chances in this game.
Second Period
Brock Nelson got one back for the Islanders, burying a pass from Josh Bailey just 30 seconds into the period.