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NHL: New York Islanders 5, New Jersey 1

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Published: Feb. 16, 2013 at 9:52 PM

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Feb. 16 (UPI) -- John Tavares recorded a hat trick and added an assist Saturday, powering the New York Islanders to a 5-1 victory over New Jersey.

Tavares scored two goals 1 1/2 minutes apart late in the second period to break a scoreless tie and then added a third score in the third for his fourth career hat trick and his 11th goal of the season.

Matt Moulson had a goal and three assists, Michael Grabner scored and Evgeni Nabokov stopped 30-of-31 shots for the Islanders, who have won two straight.

Marek Zidlicky scored and Johan Hedberg made 28 saves for the Devils, who lost for the second time in three contests.

Topics: John Tavares, Michael Grabner, Evgeni Nabokov, Johan Hedberg, Matt Moulson
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