Islanders Beat Avalanche 6-2 in Denver

Brock Nelson led the New York Islanders to a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, scoring two goals in the second period during coach Patrick Roy's return to Denver. The Islanders, having lost their previous two games, bounced back after trailing 1-0 early on, with significant contributions from Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri, Anthony Duclair, and Mathew Barzal. Ilya Sorokin excelled in goal, stopping 32 shots despite an early goal against. For Colorado, Calum Ritchie scored his first NHL goal, but the team struggled defensively, committing multiple turnovers that led to three unassisted goals. The Avalanche, now winless at 0-3, are dealing with significant injuries to key players, further complicating their start to the season. The Islanders continue their road trip on Thursday, while Colorado seeks to regroup against Boston on Wednesday.