The New York Islanders needed this win today against the Philadelphia Flyers, a team that has dismantled them twice in recent games. The Islanders’ slump in play had been a massive cause of concern, and a game like this afternoon’s is encouraging as the regular season closes out. Goals by Brock Nelson, Nick Leddy, and Josh Bailey earned the Isles the victory against a Metropolitan Division rival.
In the opening shift, Casey Cizikas drew a hooking penalty after getting a partial breakaway. The Isles’ power play continued its poor form, but as that penalty was nearing its end, Anders Lee drew a four minute minor after taking a stick to the face that drew blood.