On Tuesday night, the New York Islanders made history as they scored four of the quickest goals ever recorded in a playoff game. In a stunning 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders scored four goals in just over four minutes, setting a new record for the fastest four goals in a playoff game.
The Islanders got off to a fast start in the first period, scoring two goals in just over two minutes. The first goal came from forward Anthony Beauvillier, who scored at the 3:20 mark of the period. Just over a minute later, center Mathew Barzal scored to double the Islanders lead.
The Islanders then added two more goals in the second period, with forward Josh Bailey scoring at the 1:03 mark and forward Brock Nelson scoring at the 4:20 mark. The four goals were scored in just over four minutes, setting a new record for the quickest four goals in a playoff game.
The Islanders’ victory was even more impressive considering they were playing without their star center, John Tavares. Tavares had been injured in their previous game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and was unable to play against the Hurricanes.
The Islanders will now advance to the second round of the playoffs where they will face either the Boston Bruins or Toronto Maple Leafs. With their record-breaking performance against the Hurricanes, the Islanders have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with and will be a tough opponent for whichever team they face in the next round.
The Islanders’ victory over the Hurricanes is one that will go down in history. Not only did they set a record for the quickest four goals in a playoff game, but they also did it without their star player. The Islanders have shown that they are capable of playing at a high level and will be a tough opponent for whoever they face next.
