Halak magnificent again as Islanders win to stay alive in playoff hunt
NEWARK, N.J. - Jaroslav Halak made 37 saves, Anders Lee scored twice and the New York Islanders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Adam Pelech and Jason Chimera also scored as the Islanders won their fifth straight game - all with Halak in goal. He is 6-1-0 since being recalled from Bridgeport of the AHL on March 23.
Whether New York gets to the playoffs will be determined by the Toronto Maple Leafs. If the Maple Leafs win either of their final two games - home against Pittsburgh on Saturday night and home vs. Columbus on Sunday night - they get the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and eliminate the Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning.
The regular season ends on Sunday.
Beau Bennett scored twice for the Devils, who have three wins in their last 23 games (3-16-4).