FLORIDA PANTHERS 2 vs. NEW YORK ISLANDERS 1
Islanders fall in Game 4; Panthers even the series at two games a piece.
Recap:
Alex Petrovic’s third-period goal lifted the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders in Game 4 at Barclays Center on Wednesday night, tying the series at 2-2. Game 5 is set for Friday night at 8 p.m. in Sunrise, Fla.
Three Stars
1st Star: Alex Petrovic (FLA, GWG)
2nd Star: Thomas Greiss (27 saves)
3rd Star: Teddy Purcell (FLA, 1G)
Team Notes:
• The series is now tied 2-2. Game 5 will be Friday at 8 p.m. in Sunrise, Fla.
• The Islanders are now 11-4-3 at Barclays Center since Feb. 1
Player Notes:
• John Tavares (1G) extended his point-streak to eight games (including the regular season)
• Thomas Greiss made 27 saves in the loss.
• Brock Nelson and Ryan Pulock notched the assists on Tavares goals.
• Pulock now has points in back-to-back games.
