New York has the first-period edge, but New Jersey is dictating the shot count.
The Islanders take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, despite being outshot 13-6 as the Devils press the pace. Matthew Schaefer scored and has two shots on goal with a plus-one rating, while Anthony Duclair also scored with one shot. Bo Horvat assisted on a goal and has one shot and a plus-one; New Jersey’s Evan Rodrigues scored, with Anthony Mantha assisting. Ilya Sorokin has stopped 12 of 13 shots for a .923 save percentage, while Jake Allen has four saves on six shots for a .667 mark.
Key Performers
Matthew Schaefer, Islanders: 1 goal, 2 SOG, +1 Bo Horvat, Islanders: 1 assist, 1 point, 1 SOG, +1 Ilya Sorokin, Islanders: 12 saves on 13 shots, .923 SV%