nhl Game Recap
Islanders vs Flyers Final: 5-4 - Recap
New York earned a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia behind a 2-goal performance from John Tavares on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
New York won as a +149 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
John Tavares(2), Mathew Barzal(2), and Anthony Beauvillier each scored for the Islanders in the victory. Tavares opened the scoring for New York.
Thomas Greiss turned in a 27-save effort for the Islanders.
Philadelphia got goals from Nolan Patrick(2), Claude Giroux, and Wayne Simmonds in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Petr Mrazek stopped 32 of 37 shots for the Flyers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, New York went 1-for-3, while the Flyers were 2-for-2 with the man advantage.
New York outshot Philadelphia 37-31 in the game.
New York heads into a battle against the Rangers. Philadelphia, meanwhile, will have their next action against Carolina.