Fleury, Wild blank Islanders

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(St. Paul, MN) -- Marc-Andre Fleury turned back the clock by helping the Wild shut-out the New York Islanders 5-0 at the Xcel Energy Center.

Fleury made 21 saves and passed Patrick Roy with his 552nd career win, the second-most in NHL history. Joel Eriksson Ek had two goals, while Mats Zuccarello, Connor Dewar, and Marcus Foligno also lit the lamp. The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak.

Minnesota is still in seventh place in the Central Division with 41 points and an 18-20-5 record. Minnesota visits Tampa Bay on Thursday.