Islanders score three in first period, edge Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The New York Islanders scored three goals in the first period and held off the Anaheim Ducks for a 3-2 victory on October 20. Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund, and Simon Holmstrom contributed to the Islanders' early advantage. Ilya Sorokin made 15 saves, helping New York extend their record to 3-0-1 in the last four games. The Ducks' Frank Vatrano and Alex Killorn scored to keep it close, but they lost for the fourth consecutive time. The Islanders will host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, while the Ducks prepare to face the New Jersey Devils.
- •Palat, Eklund, and Holmstrom score for the Islanders.
- •Ilya Sorokin makes 15 saves in goal.
- •Ducks drop fourth straight game.
- •Next match for Islanders is against Los Angeles.
- •Ducks will play New Jersey on Thursday night.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Islanders defeat Ducks, 3-2, for first back-to-back win of the season
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Islanders score 3 1st-period goals, beat Ducks 3-2 for 2nd straight win
"NEW YORK (AP) — Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored first-period goals and the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday night for their second straight victory.Ilya Sorokin made 15 saves to help the Islanders improve to 3-0-1 in their last four games.
"Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored first-period goals as the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, on Tuesday night for their second-straight victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 1:53 AMIslanders defeat Ducks, 3-2, for first back-to-back win of the season
Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored first-period goals as the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, on Tuesday night for their second-straight victory.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 1:45 AMIslanders score 3 1st-period goals, beat Ducks 3-2 for 2nd straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored first-period goals and the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday night for their second straight victory.Ilya Sorokin made 15 saves to help the Islanders improve to 3-0-1 in their last four games.
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