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Blues Edge Islanders in Tense Finish
23 Nov
Summary
- Brayden Schenn opened scoring early for the Blues.
- Pius Suter extended the lead in the second period.
- A late Islanders goal was waved off due to interference.
The St. Louis Blues secured a hard-fought victory over the New York Islanders, with key goals from Brayden Schenn and Pius Suter. Schenn opened the scoring just 42 seconds into the game, followed by Suter's second-period goal that extended the Blues' lead to two. The Islanders fought back, narrowing the gap late in the third period.
Anders Lee ignited the Islanders' comeback by scoring with the goalie pulled for an extra attacker. However, New York's attempt to tie the game was thwarted when a goal was disallowed due to goaltender interference. This decision proved critical as the Blues maintained their lead.
Despite a final push from the Islanders on a prolonged power play, the Blues' goaltender made a crucial save in the dying seconds. The Blues ultimately clinched the win, halting a recent winless streak, while the Islanders' successful road trip concluded with a narrow defeat.
