"A solid win would have sufficed to prove the Islanders are for real. But the Isles didn't just win a 4-1 or 5-0 game. They absolutely demolished the Devils, despite New Jersey's best efforts to win that game. The 9-0 annihilation emphatically proved the Islanders are the real deal this season. Sure, the Isles have had their ups and downs this season. But it was Tuesday night's game that showed the Islanders are not messing around."
"The Islanders, meanwhile, made the Devils pay at every turn. On Tuesday night, the execution came courtesy of Anthony Duclair. The beleaguered Isles' forward had the game of his career. Duclair notched a hat-trick and five points to bury the Devils. But it wasn't just Duclair who got a much-needed boost. Casey Cizikas had two goals and three points. Tony DeAngelo also notched three points. Meanwhile, Matthew Schaefer had a "quiet" night, registering one assist."
The New York Islanders routed the New Jersey Devils 9-0, delivering a statement win that underscored a season resurgence. Ilya Sorokin made several big saves despite being heavily outshot 44-24, while Jacob Markstrom surrendered nine goals on 24 shots, including at least three soft goals. Anthony Duclair led the offense with a career game, notching a hat-trick and five points. Casey Cizikas added two goals and three points, and Tony DeAngelo recorded three points. Matthew Schaefer contributed an assist while maintaining strong defensive coverage. The Islanders executed opportunistically and capitalized repeatedly on New Jersey defensive lapses.
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