The New York Islanders forged ahead without John Tavares on Sunday afternoon, keeping their playoff hopes alive with a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
With Tavares out, the Islanders new top line of Anders Lee, Anthony Beauvillier and Josh Ho-Sang stepped up, with Lee netting two goals while Ho-Sang also potted one. Lee scored both of his goals in the third period, breaking open a 2-2 tie and leading the Islanders to the win.
Recap: Islanders 4, Sabres 2
Anders Lee scores two third period goals in Islanders win over Sabres