New York Islanders

Game 1 Insights: Gritty Islanders Answer the Bell

Published

2 years ago

August 12, 2020

Should we start calling the Islanders the comeback kids?

They certainly would be deserving of it after Wednesday’s Game 1 come from behind victory over the Washington Capitals. The Islanders rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2 after playing a less than stellar opening 40 minutes and giving the Capitals seven power-play chances.

Josh Bailey scored the game-winning goal in the third period and Anthony Beauvillier sealed the win with an insurance goal later on. Jordan Eberle and Anders Lee also scored for New York.

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