Player of the night: Mathew Barzal
What a night in Brooklyn.
While the Colorado Avalanche made headlines by trading Matt Duchene to Ottawa as part of a blockbuster three-team deal, the New York Islanders were busy continuing their strong start to this season with a 6-4 victory against the Avs.
Mathew Barzal, the 20-year-old center, had a big night for the Islanders with five assists. He improved his point streak to five games, with 10 points in that span following Sunday’s big outing. He also made a little Islanders history in the process, too.
Highlight of the night:
Jonathan Drouin scored the winning goal for the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, as they shut out the Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 2-0.
Factoid of the night:
Scores:
Full coverage of Matt Duchene trade:
Breaking down blockbuster Duchene, Turris trade
‘It’s a learning experience’ — Duchene saga in Colorado ends with blockbuster deal
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