Overview

• New Jersey outshot New York 39-14 in a matchup where the Islanders rested many regulars.
• The Devils converted three of four power plays, extending a preseason pattern of strong special-teams play.
• Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer each recorded a goal and an assist, while Jack Hughes and Timo Meier had two assists apiece.
• Offseason additions contributed as Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadonov scored and Luke Glendening added an assist.
• Markstrom yielded an early goal before Georgi Romanov finished with 8 saves on 9 shots, and the clubs play again Friday at UBS Arena.