Pelech scores late in 3rd period as Islanders beat Devils 2-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Simon Holmstrom also scored for the Islanders and David Rittich stopped 28 shots as New York snapped a three-game skid before the NHL enters its three-day holiday break.

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Pelech scores late in 3rd period as Islanders beat Devils 2-1 |

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