New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders

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New Jersey Devils

20-16-1

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New York Islanders

20-13-4

Pelech scores late in 3rd period as Islanders beat Devils 2-1

New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders: Game Highlights

Simon Holmstrom also scored for the Islanders and David Rittich stopped 28 shots as New York snapped a three-game skid before the NHL enters its three-day holiday break.

Brett Pesce scored for New Jersey in its second straight loss. Jacob Markstrom had 23 saves.

Islanders captain Anders Lee made a cross-ice pass to set up Holmstrom for a one-timer that went wide, and Pelech scored on the rebound with 1:15 remaining.

Holmstrom tied the score with 7:50 left in the second period after capitalizing on a miscue by Markstrom. The Devils' goaltender left the crease to play the puck in the corner, but a miscommunication with Jonas Siegenthaler allowed the puck to squirt free, and Holmstrom scored into the open net.

Pesce opened the scoring with less than five minutes remaining in the first period with his first goal of the season in his 13th game.

Rittich made a key save on a breakaway by Jack Hughes midway through the second period, preventing New Jersey from extending its lead.

Up next Devils: Host Washington on Saturday.

Islanders: Host the New York Rangers on Saturday.

Regular Season Series

NYI lead series 2-0

Scoring Summary

Goal	1st Period 15:35	Brett Pesce Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Nico Hischier (19), Dawson Mercer (14)
Goal	2nd Period 12:10	Simon Holmstrom Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goal	3rd Period 18:45	Adam Pelech Goal (2) Slap Shot, assists: Anders Lee (15), Simon Holmstrom (9)

Statistics

NJ		NYI
20	Blocked Shots	11
15	Hits	26
1	Takeaways	8
32	Shots	25
0	Power Play Goals	0
0	Power Play Opportunities	0
0.0	Power Play Percentage	0.0
0	Short Handed Goals	0
0	Shootout Goals	0
33	Faceoffs Won	27
55.0	Faceoff Win Percent	45.0
15	Giveaways	14
0	Total Penalties	0
0	Penalty Minutes	0