After three tough losses where they were outscored 14-8, the Islanders defeat the first place Minnesota Wild in a 2-1 shootout win. The Isles improve to a 10-14-6 record going 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. As a whole, the team continues to improve, but still needs to outwork their opponents to win on a consistent basis. Al Montoya bounced back with a solid effort (.952 sv% and 20 saves) and the first line looked very good manufacturing 16 of the Islanders 36 shots on goal.
Andrew MacDonald and Nino Neiderreiter returned to the line up. A-Mac scored the lone regulation goal with Frans Nielsen putting on the go-to left, right, backhand slam to clinch the win.
The next three games are away against the Jets on Tuesday and Rangers on Thursday, then home vs the Maple leafs on Friday.
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