Anders Lee's late goal gives Islanders 2-1 win over Canadiens

Mathew Barzal's takeaway and 2-on-1 feed set Lee up with 2:57 remaining

3/15/2019, 1:41 AM
Mar 14, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) skates away as the New York Islanders celebrate a goal during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports / Andy Marlin
Mar 14, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) skates away as the New York Islanders celebrate a goal during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports / Andy Marlin

Anders Lee scored with 2:57 left to give the Islanders a 2-1 victory over the Canadiens Thursday night. Mathew Barzal set up the winner by stealing the puck in the Isles' zone and feeding Lee on a two-on-one. Thomas Greiss made 33 saves as the Isles earned their fourth win in the last five games. >> Box score

First period:

  • N/A

Second period:

  • 1:20 NYI Adam Pelech; Assists: Brock Nelson, Andrew Ladd
  • 18:10 MTL Jordie Benn; Assists: Paul Byron, Nate Thompson

Third period:

  • 17:03 NYI Anders Lee; Assists: Mathew Barzal

Highlights

 

What's next:

The Islanders have a road back-to-back this weekend which begins in Detroit on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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