5 Takeaways: Islanders Fall 2-0 to Devils

Heading into the contest, the Islanders noted how difficult it is to play a team back-to-back and Sunday's result upheld that perception. After smothering New Jersey's offense on Thursday, the Islanders found themselves chasing the game against a determined Devils group on Sunday.
"Give them credit, they played a better game," Josh Bailey said. "We certainly didn't. There were times where we were creating, but it's tough when you get behind and the ice isn't very good, it's tough to claw your way back into it. It puts even that much more emphasis on having a good start. We were pushing in the third, just couldn't find a way."
Right off the opening faceoff, the Islanders were forced on their heels as the Devils came out flying and generating chances on the fly. Through the first five minutes of the game, the Islanders were without a shot compared to New Jersey's four.
The momentum shifted in favor of the Islanders with their first power play of the game that was awarded 7:11 into the period as a resul