The New York Islanders dispatched the New Jersey Devils with ease in a trademark Barry Trotz show, building off a three-goal first period to knock the visitors out, 4-1.
Robin Lehner had to make only 16 saves, with a Devils goal midway through the third period being the only mark to spoil what would’ve been a relatively easy shutout.
Even if the Isles hadn’t scored with regularity in the first, every period looked like a mismatch. The Devils are struggling mightily this year and are still without Taylor Hall, but the Islanders are almost scary when they play with this much methodical organization and attention to Trotz Details
The Islanders built their lead with a goal every five minutes in the opening period.