ELMONT, N.Y. -- Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders ended the Colorado Avalanche’s 17-game point streak with a 6-3 victory at UBS Arena on Thursday.

Anders Lee and Bo Horvat each had a goal and an assist, and Ryan Pulock had two assists for the Islanders (15-10-3), who won their second straight to close out a seven-game homestand (3-3-1). Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves.

Martin Necas had a goal and an assist, and Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen scored for the Avalanche (19-2-6), who went 14-0-3 during their point streak and lost in regulation for the first time since Oct. 18, a 3-2 loss at the Boston Bruins. Mackenzie Blackwood made 36 saves.

Brock Nelson had an assist in his return to UBS Arena after being traded to the Avalanche by the Islanders o

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