SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- When you're away from home for a long stretch, nothing helps pass the time like winning. That's a lesson the New York Islanders are learning in the midst of their longest road trip of the season.
Star center John Tavares had a goal and an assist for the Islanders on Tuesday as they won for the sixth time in their past eight games, beating the Minnesota Wild 4-1 and improving to 2-0-0 on the seven-game road swing.
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak had 30 saves while center Frans Nielson scored twice and left winger Matt Martin got the Islanders on the scoreboard early.