A 12:30pm Saturday game is already just guaranteed to be a sluggish event, and the Islanders didn’t buck expectations there. One even strength goal, 4-1 and 6-2 deficits at various points... this game just wasn’t meant to be.
In positive news, Brock Nelson got his 30th goal of the year, Zach Parise got his 10th, and Anders Lee picked up another goal and an assist.
First Period
Craig Smith scored just 4 minutes in, as Adam Pelech got taken down by Charlie Coyle and the puck bounced right to Smith.
Linus Ullmark saved a Kyle Palmieri tip, and Mat Barzal had a backhand shot saved.