Islanders Triumph Over Canucks 5-2: Varlamov Excels, Lekkerimaki Nets First NHL Goal

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Semyon Varlamov blocked 24 attempts, while Anders Lee contributed a goal and an assist, leading the New York Islanders to a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. New York also saw goals from Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Scott Mayfield, Pierre Engvall, and Noah Dobson, who scored on an empty net.

For the Vancouver Canucks, Jonathan Lekkerimaki celebrated his first NHL goal in the opening period, followed by Tyler Myers scoring in the final period. Dakota Joshua made his return to the Canucks' lineup after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer.

In noteworthy details, Mayfield, Engvall, and Dobson each found the net for the first time this season for the Islanders. Meanwhile, the Canucks home record slipped to 2-3-3, contributing to their overall performance of 8-4-3.

A pivotal moment occurred when the Islanders seized the lead with two rapid goals in the second period. Mayfield's shot from the point deflected off two Canucks sticks, finding its way past Kevin Lankinen, followed by Engvall's successful close-range rebound.

A telling statistic from the game was Vancouver's limited offensive output, managing only three shots in each of the first two periods.

Looking ahead, the Islanders are set to play in Seattle on Saturday, while the Canucks will face Chicago on Saturday and Nashville on Sunday.

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