Jaroslav Halak stopped 24 shots and Brock Nelson picked up his first two career playoff goals as the New York Islanders opened the postseason with a solid 4-1 victory over Washington in the opener of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal from Verizon Center.
Josh Bailey added a goal and assist while Ryan Strome provided the other tally for the Islanders, who posted their first win in a playoff opener since 2003.
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