Ducks Revive Power Play to Defeat Islanders 3-1
Anaheim's improved special teams and stellar goaltending by Lukas Dostal lead to a crucial victory over New York.
- Anaheim Ducks' power play, previously struggling, scored twice against the New York Islanders, contributing significantly to their 3-1 victory.
- Lukas Dostal was a key factor in the Ducks' win, making 41 saves and thwarting multiple scoring attempts by the Islanders.
- Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson each netted power-play goals, with Terry reaching a personal milestone of 100 career NHL goals.
- Despite outshooting the Ducks and controlling the puck, the Islanders' lack of urgency and ineffective penalty kill were detrimental.
- The Islanders, now with a 3-4-2 record, face ongoing challenges, including lineup instability and a struggling penalty kill ranked 30th in the league.