Valtteri Filppula scores twice, Islanders double up Senators 4-2
OTTAWA — Valtteri Filppula scored twice to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Thursday night.
Anthony Beauvillier and Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders (39-21-7), who are now tied in points with the Washington Capitals for first in the Metropolitan Division. Thomas Greiss stopped 35 shots.
Brady Tkachuk and Oscar Lindberg scored for the Senators (23-39-6), while Anders Nilsson made 27 saves.