Martinook ends goal drought as Hurricanes nip Islanders
The Islanders have lost two games in a row and three of their last five.
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The Islanders have lost two games in a row and three of their last five.
The Islanders hold a two-point lead over Florida for the top wild card in the Eastern Conference.
With their second consecutive win, the Islanders strengthened their hold on the first Eastern Conference wild card.
The veteran winger scored two goals and added an assist in New York's 5-1 victory on Monday night.
The Islanders had won 11 straight at home against the Sabres.
The Islanders moved three points ahead of Pittsburgh for the Eastern Conference's first wild card.
New York maintained its hold on the first wild card spot in the East with a 7-2 win on Tuesday.
New York moved two points ahead of Pittsburgh for the first wild card in the Eastern Conference.
Nelson scored the tiebreaking goal and added another to secure his second straight 30-goal season.
The Islanders are 4-1-1 in their last six games and 11-4-3 since Jan. 27.
The Islanders have outscored opponents 17-1 in the third period in their last 10 games.
New York is in position for the first wild-card playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.
New York remained in position for one of two Eastern Conference wild cards.
New York stayed one point ahead of Pittsburgh for the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Bo Horvat scored short-handed and Semyon Varlamov made 23 saves in the 4-0 victory on Sunday.
