The New York Islanders opened a fresh homestand with a regulation win over the Vancouver Canucks, stopping a three-game winless streak that included two regulation losses in their weekend Florida swing.
They did it with considerable authority, finishing off an opponent playing the second of back-to-back nights by dominating the third period (shots: 17-5) to seal a 5-2 win.
First Period: More of this please
It was an ugly start, but the Islanders righted the ship quickly in the first period.
Brendan Leipsic converted from Bo Horvat after some good cycling just 2:48 to get the Canucks on the board.