ELMONT, NY -- The New York Islanders broke a 79-year-old Stanley Cup playoffs record for the fastest four goals by one team in their 5-1 Game 3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
The win cut New York's first-round Eastern Conference series deficit to 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday afternoon at UBS Arena.
Forward Kyle Palmieri's power-play goal with 3 minutes and 51 seconds left in regulation broke a 1-1 tie. The Islanders then received goals from forward Matt Martin, defenseman Scott Mayfield and forward Anders Lee in quick succession.