TORONTO — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, the New York Islanders triumphed over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a convincing score of 6-3. Bo Horvat was a standout performer with one goal and two assists, while Isaiah George celebrated the milestone of his first NHL goal. The victory was crucial for the Islanders as they snapped a two-game losing streak, thanks in part to Ilya Sorokin, who made 27 saves in goal.

Other contributors for the Islanders included Maxim Tsyplakov, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Noah Dobson, and Mathew Barzal, who each found the back of the net. Romanov, Holmstrom, and Lee also played significant roles in the game’s offense, each recording two assists. On the flip side, Toronto saw solid performances from William Nylander, who netted two goals, and Bobby McMann, who added one to the tally. The Maple Leafs were coming off a win on Friday against Buffalo but missed their captain, Auston Matthews, due to an injury sustained during the game.

The game started off strong for the Islanders, as Tsyplakov scored just 1:49 into the first period with their very first shot. Horvat quickly followed up at 4:48, extending the lead to 2-0. Joseph Woll, the Maple Leafs’ goaltender, was put to the test early as he allowed goals on two of the Islanders’ first three shots and ended the night with a total of 28 saves. Toronto, despite the loss, had previously enjoyed a three-game winning streak.

Looking ahead, both teams will quickly regroup as they prepare for their next games on Monday night. The Islanders will face off against Buffalo, while the Maple Leafs will take on Winnipeg. Both squads will be looking to build momentum and improve their standings in the league after this action-packed game.