nhl Game Recap
New York Ices New Jersey 4-1 - Recap
New York got a pair of goals from Anders Lee as the Islanders skated to a 4-1 victory over New Jersey on Thursday at Nassau Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Islanders were rewarded as -155 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.
Anders Lee(2), Michael Dal Colle, and Jordan Eberle each scored for the Islanders in the victory. Lee opened the scoring for New York.
Robin Lehner turned in a 16-save effort for the Islanders.
New Jersey got a goal from Andy Greene in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
MacKenzie Blackwood stopped 22 of 25 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, New York went 1-for-3, while the Devils were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
New Jersey lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 26-17.
New York heads into a battle against the Capitals. New Jersey, meanwhile, will have their next action against Anaheim.