Despite everything that’s happened this season, rivalry games always mean more, and beating the Rangers is always lots of fun.
Three goals from the Isles, a well-earned shutout, and a sort-of fight that Anders Lee handily won, gave this game just about everything Isles fans could ask for in a tough season.
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First Period
The Nelson line dominated their first shift, but Artemi Panarin had the best chance to start, hitting the post.
It would be the Islanders striking first, though, as Ryan Pulock made a great pass to Casey Cizikas, who very, very lightly tapped the puck in to make it 1-0.