_1, N.Y. Islanders, Nielsen 3 (Bergenheim, Sim), 6:23. Penalties_Jackman, NYI, major (fighting), :40; Clarkson, NJ, served by Pelley, minor-major (holding, fighting), :40; White, NJ (interference), 2:19; Bailey, NYI (delay of game), 12:33.
Second Period_2, New Jersey, Murphy 1 (Pikkarainen, Pelley), 2:38. 3, New Jersey, Rolston 4 (Greene, Clarkson), 13:40 (pp). Penalties_Zubrus, NJ (roughing), 3:17; Tambellini, NYI (hooking), 5:37; Sutton, NYI (hooking), 13:14; Witt, NYI (slashing), 14:32.
Third Period_None. Penalties_Sutton, NYI (high-sticking), 4:21.
Shots on Goal_N.Y. Islanders 9-7-8_24. New Jersey 11-11-9_31.
Power-play opportunities_N.Y. Islanders 0 of 3; New Jersey 1 of 5.
Goalies_N.Y. Islanders, Biron 1-5-2 (31 shots-29 saves). New Jersey, Danis 2-0-0 (24-23).
A_14,109 (17,625). T_2:14.
Referees_Marc Joannette, Francois St. Laurent. Linesmen_Brad Kovachik, Andy McElman.