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Adam Pelech beat Alex Nedeljkovic 57 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders past the skidding Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Adam Pelech found himself in an unusual position: on the ice in overtime, with plenty of room to work. The New York Islanders defenseman didn't let it go to waste, beating Alex Nedeljkovic with a wrist shot from the slot 57 seconds into the extra period to give New York a 5-4 win over the skidding Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Pelech hadn't scored since last April but didn't hesitate when Pittsburgh stars Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang opted not to challenge Pelech as he entered the zone.
Islanders let late lead slip in the third period, but recover in OT with Pelech’s GWG
Adam Pelech notched his first career overtime goal less than a minute into the extra period, and the New York Islanders bounced back from two third-period Pittsburgh Penguin goals to beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Five different Islanders players scored.
Islanders stop Penguins PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Pelech beat Alex Nedeljkovic 57 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders past the skidding Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night. Pelech’s winner was his first goal since last April as the Islanders recovered in the extra period after squandering a late lead. Brock Nelson scored […]