Islanders defeat Maple Leafs, 4-1, to pick up first road win of season

The New York Islanders secured their first road win of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Simon Holmstrom played a crucial role, scoring twice, including the decisive goal from an empty net, while Anthony Duclair added another goal for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves throughout the game.

Colton Sissons scored the lone goal for Toronto, bringing their season record to 3-4-2. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 16 shots for the Maple Leafs, who have lost three straight games and four of their last five. The Islanders took an early lead in the first period at 8:18 when Duclair scored after receiving a pass in the slot. Despite a couple of chances for Kirill Marchenko, the Maple Leafs couldn't manage another goal.

Gavin McKenna, the Maple Leafs' first overall pick, had a late second-period opportunity but missed. The Islanders responded quickly, with Horvat scoring the game-winner with 1:27 remaining. Sissons narrowed the gap to one goal in the third period, but Holmstrom restored New York's two-goal advantage with just over two minutes left.

Matias Maccelli, who was injured in the first period, did not return for the game. The Islanders will face Anaheim on Tuesday night, while the Maple Leafs travel to San Jose on Monday night.