Islanders hand Devils second regulation loss in 21 games

Anders Lee, Oliver Wahlstrom and Casey Cizikas also scored for New York, who erased a 1-0 deficit in the first period with four straight goals between the 15:37 mark of the first period to the 4:05 mark of the second period in a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils.

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It was a massive win for the Islanders, who became just the sixth team this season to beat the Devils, joining the likes of the Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators.

“It’s a big win,” Nelson, who extended his point streak to seven games and tie the Isles’ longest streak which was set by Mathew Barzal, said.

“We felt like we wanted to come out and play a strong game and kind of get some back and take two points. I thought we did a good job doing that. Played a pretty solid game.

“I’m feeling good. Just trying to get out there impact both sides and offensively for sure,” Nelson said about his play.

“On power play trying to take advantage of some more shots, some more opportunities, and then five on five and trying to generate as a line. I thought we did a pretty good job of that. Had some good looks.”

Jack Hughes had a goal and an assist while Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer and Tomas Tatar also scored for the Devils.