New York takes a 2-0 lead into the break, while Nashville trails 9-6 in shots.
The Islanders lead Nashville 2-0 after the first period and hold a 9-6 edge in shots. Brayden Schenn and Anthony Duclair each have a goal; Tony DeAngelo, Ondrej Palat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau have one assist apiece. Nashville has seven hits to New York’s four, but the Predators have six giveaways against the Islanders’ one; Alexander Kerfoot leads Nashville with two shots on goal. Semyon Varlamov has stopped all six shots he faced (1.000 save percentage), while Juuse Saros has six saves on eight shots (.750).
Key Performers
Brayden Schenn, NYI: 1 goal, 1 point, 1 shot, +1 Anthony Duclair, NYI: 1 goal, 1 point, 1 shot, +2 Semyon Varlamov, NYI: 6 saves on 6 shots, 1.000 SV%