The New York Islanders secured a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on October 20, 2026, at UBS Arena. This win marks the Islanders' second consecutive victory and extends their point streak to four games.
The Islanders dominated the first period, netting three goals. Ondrej Palat opened the scoring with a wrist shot assisted by Jean-Gabriel Pageau. Shortly after, Viktor Eklund capitalized on a rebound from Emil Heineman's shot to double the lead. Simon Holmstrom then added a power-play goal, deflecting Mathew Schaefer's shot past Ducks' goaltender Lukas Dostal. (washingtonpost.com)
The Ducks responded with goals from Frank Vatrano in the first period and Alex Killorn late in the third, but their efforts fell short. Dostal made 22 saves, while Islanders' goalie Ilya Sorokin stopped 15 shots, contributing to the team's strong defensive performance. (washingtonpost.com)
This loss extends Anaheim's losing streak to four games. The Ducks will look to rebound in their upcoming game against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Islanders aim to continue their momentum as they host the Los Angeles Kings on the same night. (washingtonpost.com)