nhl Game Recap
Islanders vs Red Wings Final: 8-2 - Recap
New York earned a 8-2 victory over Detroit behind a 2-goal performance from Brock Nelson on Tuesday at Nassau Coliseum.
New York was favored by -227 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 5.5.
Brock Nelson(2), Anders Lee, Noah Dobson, Jordan Eberle, Anthony Beauvillier, Josh Bailey, and Leo Komarov each scored for the Islanders in the victory. Eberle opened the scoring for New York.
Thomas Greiss stopped 34 of 36 Detroit shots in the victory.
Detroit got goals from Givani Smith, and Filip Hronek in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Jimmy Howard stopped 4 of 7 shots for the Red Wings, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
New York scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Detroit went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Detroit outshot New York 36-26 in the game.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rangers. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Pittsburgh.