After a shootout loss on Saturday, the New York Islanders were back in action tonight against Columbus. This game couldn't have started any better for the Islanders. They were on a power play within the first two minutes of the game and then they found themselves first on the scoreboard shortly thereafter.
Anders Lee netted his 11th goal of the year off a beautiful feed from Mat Barzal. Barzal showed his patience, went behind the net, and found an open Lee who made no mistake beating Korpisalo.
That one-goal lead would hold through the remainder of the period.