On Thursday night, the New York Islanders defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2. For many in the hockey community, this was their first and only exposure to the Islanders this season, as the game was broadcast nationally on NBC Sports Network.
Robin Lehner turned aside 19 of 21 shots, while Mathew Barzal tallied two goals — his eleventh and twelfth of the season. For the first time in his career, Devon Toews lit the lamp, sending the Islanders home with the win in overtime.
The Islanders are now 8-1-0 in their last nine games.