The Islanders are dominating opponents with smothering defense and timely scoring.
They executed that winning formula to perfection on Sunday against the Ducks.
Cal Clutterbuck scored twice in the first period and Robin Lehner made 19 saves for this third shutout this season as the Islanders downed the Ducks 3-0 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
The victory was the 15th in 18 games for the Metropolitan Division-leading Islanders, who have surged past Washington and Columbus over the past month. The Islanders have one game remaining — Tuesday at Chicago — before the All-Star break.