NEW YORK — In a strong performance, the Anaheim Ducks claimed a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry both scored during power plays, while goaltender Lukas Dostal made an impressive 41 saves throughout the game. Frank Vatrano contributed with an assist and added an empty-net goal in the final minute of play, while Mason McTavish recorded two assists.

Mathew Barzal managed to find the back of the net for the Islanders, marking his second goal of the season. However, despite the efforts of their goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who made 19 saves, the Islanders faced their third loss in their last four contests. The Ducks took the lead in the first period when Carlsson deflected a shot from Vatrano at 14:05.

The Ducks furthered their lead to 2-0 in the second period when McTavish expertly slid the puck across the crease, setting up Terry’s shot on the power play just two seconds later at 14:07. The Islanders’ Barzal interrupted Dostal’s shutout hopes with a powerful one-timer that found the net at 5:31 in the third stanza, narrowing the gap to a single goal.

The Ducks celebrated their first victory while navigating a demanding four-game road trip, with plans for a six-game homestand following their upcoming match against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Conversely, the Islanders faced some struggles, particularly noted with forward Pierre Engvall. He received two penalties during the game, including one in the offensive zone. Engvall, now in the second year of a seven-year contract, has been finding it hard to secure a regular position on the roster. After starting the season in the American Hockey League, he was called back up due to roster needs.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred late in the second period when Dostal executed an outstanding save against Anders Lee’s one-time shot, helping to maintain the Ducks’ two-goal lead. Additionally, a concerning statistic for the Islanders emerged, as their penalty kill unit surrendered two goals, placing them at the bottom of the league rankings at 30th.

The Ducks’ next challenge will be against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, while the Islanders will head to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.