ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Ondrej Palat #18 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his third period goal during the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on October 20, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

The New Jersey Devils are back at .500 thanks a dominant 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday.

Jersey is 2-2 on the young season, two points behind the Rangers (3-1) for second place in the Metro Division following New York’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks. The Islanders are also 2-2 on the season.

The Devils were led by a pair of goals from Ondrej Palat, who connected on goals in the second and third periods as New Jersey built a 3-0 lead.

Jack Hughes gave New Jersey the early 1-0 lead with a goal via an assist from Damon Serverson less than two minutes into the second period.

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