nhl Game Recap
Buffalo Falls 5-2 to Islanders - Recap
Brock Nelson was the difference, potting a pair for New York on Sunday as the Islanders skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Sabres at Nassau Coliseum.
New York won as a -216 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brock Nelson(2), Casey Cizikas, Anders Lee, and Cal Clutterbuck each scored for the Islanders in the victory. Lee opened the scoring for New York.
Ilya Sorokin turned in a 25-save effort for the Islanders.
Buffalo got goals from Colin Miller, and Jeff Skinner in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Buffalo got a 25-stop effort from Jonas Johansson in the loss.
New York scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Buffalo went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
New York outshot Buffalo 30-27 in the game.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Boston looking for another win. For Buffalo, they head on the road to face Philadelphia.