Ryan Pulock of the Islanders blocks a shot by Ryan McDonagh of the Lightning during the third period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday. Credit: Getty Images/Rich Graessle
Iconic New York sports moments do not require a world championship for validation.
Exhibit A: Bobby Thomson. The defense rests. (Ask your grandparents.)
But it helps.
So Ryan Pulock’s game-saving save on Ryan McDonagh on Saturday night awaits a final verdict based on whether the Islanders close the deal by winning six more playoff games.