Palmieri, Nelson Lead Islanders’ 6–3 Rout of Anaheim Ducks

Palmieri, Nelson Lead Islanders’ 6–3 Rout of Anaheim Ducks
New York Islanders left wing Zach Parise, right, vies for the puck against Anaheim Ducks defenseman Nathan Beaulieu (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., on March 15, 2023. Alex Gallardo/AP Photo
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Kyle Palmieri had a career-high four points with a goal and three assists, Brock Nelson scored two goals and linemate Pierre Engvall also scored in the New York Islanders’ 6–3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, March 15.

Nelson scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and added another in the third to secure his second straight 30-goal season for the Islanders, who snapped a two-game skid. Engvall matched his career high with his 15th goal by scoring in his third consecutive game for the Isles, who acquired the Swedish winger from Toronto two weeks ago.