The New York Islanders found their offense in the second period with four goals against in their matchup against the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Islanders Vs. Rangers: Islanders Scoring Bonanza Gives Team 4-1 Lead After Two
Blake Comeau got the scoring started in the second at 3:24. Comeau picked up a rebound from a Josh Bailey shot and put it past Henrik Lundqvist. Radek Martinek scored 33 seconds later to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead. The Islanders offense took a break until Joe Joensuu scored at the 13:28 mark of the second period. PA Parenteau scored 1:16 later in the second to give the Islanders the 4-1 lead they finished the period with.
The Islanders outshot the Rangers 11-7 in the period and have outshot the Rangers 22-16 thus far in the game. The Rangers are going to need a really good period to get themselves back in this game and keep their chances of making the playoffs relatively high. With a loss to the Islanders, the Rangers chances of making the playoffs would drop 8% according to Sports Club Stats.
See More:
