Hunter, Tavares score in second period, Roloson makes 26 saves in Islanders’ win

Hunter, Tavares lead Islanders past Maple Leafs

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Trent Hunter and John Tavares scored 90 seconds apart in the second period, and Dwayne Roloson made 26 saves in the New York Islanders’ 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.

Blake Comeau was awarded a goal with 34.9 seconds left after being taken down on a breakaway with an empty net.

The Islanders salvaged the final game of a four-game homestand and snapped an overall four-game losing streak at Nassau Coliseum.

Niklas Hagman scored in third period for Toronto.