The Islanders score early, the Sharks score funky, and the road trip is off to a good start.
It took a stoppable goal from the neutral zone to provide the difference (see hilarious reaction from the Sharks announcing crew below), but the New York Islanders scored more than two goals for the first time in their last seven games. The result: Their three-game road trip got off to a happy -- and stunningly quick -- start with a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
With another new line mix -- and more jarringly, two new defensive pairs -- the Isles wasted no time getting started.