Overview
- Returning after two healthy scratches, Anthony Duclair produced three consecutive goals within 23:29 and added two assists for a five-point night.
- Ilya Sorokin, in his first game since Dec. 19, recorded his 26th career shutout to pass Chico Resch for the franchise lead.
- New York also scored through Mathew Barzal, Simon Holmstrom, Casey Cizikas, Tony DeAngelo and Cal Ritchie to cap a nine-goal outburst.
- Devils goalie Jakob Markstrom yielded goals on the first two shots he faced and nine on 24 overall as New Jersey's slump persisted.
- The Islanders improved to 24-15-4 (52 points) and hold a game in hand on Carolina; New York visits Nashville on Thursday, while New Jersey heads to Pittsburgh.