Jaroslav Halak entered Friday night’s game with 10:06 left in the third period after Thomas Greiss allowed the Red Wings’ fifth goal, a trend he was definitely looking to buck, especially after allowing at least four goals in all of his starts since December 16th’s 4-3 overtime win over the L.A. Kings.
The Islanders pulled away with a win, but only after scoring an unprecedented four goals on the same five-minute major. Plus, some overtime magic was called upon from Brock Nelson to cap his second-career hat trick and complete the comeback for the Islanders, who won 7-6.