Simon Holmstrom has first hat trick in Islanders’ 6-2 win over Ducks 6-2

Anaheim, Calif. (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored his first career hat trick, while Matthew Schaefer contributed three assists, as the New York Islanders triumphed 6-2 against the Anaheim Ducks in a game held on Saturday night. The victory marked the Islanders' second win in three days in the Los Angeles area, following a 5-2 win over the Kings on Thursday night.

Ben Hutton opened the scoring in the opening two minutes with a goal deflected through the legs of Ducks goalkeeper Semyon Varlamov. Bo Horvat and Mitchell Chaffee also netted goals for the Islanders, who took a 4-1 lead in the second period. Cutter Gauthier scored for the Ducks, extending his goals streak to eight games, while Nikita Nesterenko scored for the home team.

Lukas Dostal made 19 saves for the Ducks and 25 saves for the Islanders. Hutton scored again with 1:55 remaining in the first period, following an assist from Barzal, who returned to the roster after dealing with knee inflammation. Horvat scored twice in the second period, opening a four-goal span for New York. Holmstrom added two more goals in the third period, sealing the victory for the Islanders.