Ducks Defeat Islanders 4-1, Dampening New York's Playoff Hopes

Sam Colangelo's two goals and Lukas Dostal's 31 saves propel Anaheim to a decisive victory over a fatigued Islanders team.

Sam Colangelo led the Anaheim Ducks with two goals, including an empty-netter, as they secured a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders.
Lukas Dostal delivered an impressive performance in goal for the Ducks, making 31 saves and nearly achieving a shutout before Tony DeAngelo scored late for the Islanders.
The Islanders, playing the second game of a back-to-back, struggled defensively and missed an opportunity to close the gap in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
Mason McTavish and Drew Helleson also contributed goals for Anaheim, with McTavish's third-period power-play goal effectively sealing the game.
The loss leaves the Islanders four points behind the second wild-card spot, while the Ducks remain seven points out of playoff contention in the Western Conference.