SPORTS

Red Wings 2, Islanders 1

The Detroit News
Detroit's Ryan Kuffner bounces a puck on his stick before the Wings host the New York Islanders on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Detroit's Ryan Kuffner bounces a puck on his stick before the Wings host the New York Islanders on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard watches before the hockey game.
Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard watches before the hockey game.
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Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders in the first period.
Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders in the first period.
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Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck protects the puck from Red Wings center Frans Nielsen in the first period.
Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck protects the puck from Red Wings center Frans Nielsen in the first period.
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Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek and Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle battle for the puck in the first period.
Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek and Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle battle for the puck in the first period.
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Red Wings right wing Luke Witkowski checks Islanders defenseman Devon Toews off the puck in the first period.
Red Wings right wing Luke Witkowski checks Islanders defenseman Devon Toews off the puck in the first period.
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Islanders left wing Anders Lee scores on his shot against the Red Wings in the first period.
Islanders left wing Anders Lee scores on his shot against the Red Wings in the first period.
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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) celebrates his goal with Brock Nelson in the first period.
Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) celebrates his goal with Brock Nelson in the first period.
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Islanders right wing Tom Kuhnhackl protects the puck from Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek.
Islanders right wing Tom Kuhnhackl protects the puck from Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek.
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Red Wings left wing Ryan Kuffner skates against the Islanders in the second period.
Red Wings left wing Ryan Kuffner skates against the Islanders in the second period.
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Red Wings left wing Darren Helm tries to redirect the puck at Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss in the second period.
Red Wings left wing Darren Helm tries to redirect the puck at Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss in the second period.
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Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou scores on Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss in the second period.
Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou scores on Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss in the second period.
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Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou scores on Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss in the second period.
Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou scores on Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss in the second period.
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Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou celebrates his goal with Tyler Bertuzzi in the second period.
Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou celebrates his goal with Tyler Bertuzzi in the second period.
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Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou, from left, celebrates his goal with Tyler Bertuzzi and Luke Glendening in the second period.
Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou, from left, celebrates his goal with Tyler Bertuzzi and Luke Glendening in the second period.
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Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen tries to disrupt Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield as he passes in the second period.
Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen tries to disrupt Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield as he passes in the second period.
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Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey and Red Wings center Jacob de la Rose battle for the puck in the second period.
Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey and Red Wings center Jacob de la Rose battle for the puck in the second period.
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