NEW YORK -- The effects of several days of cross-country travel prior to a physical game Monday night left New York Islanders left winger Matt Martin too tired to ponder the symbolism of finishing what he started.
Martin's fight with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson jump-started a three-goal first period for the slumping Islanders and his empty-net goal with 2:33 remaining in the game iced a 5-2 win that snapped New York's three-game losing streak.
Asked if it felt good to produce the final flourish of a much-needed win in the Islanders' final game before the holiday break, Martin grinned.