The New York Islanders defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Saturday night to cap a 2-0-1 road trip to California.
Simon Holmstrom recorded his first career hat trick, Matthew Schaefer notched three assists, and Victor Eklund extended his point streak to four games.
Mathew Barzal returned to the lineup, recording an assist in 16:21 minutes, while leading the team with four shots on goal.
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However, despite getting Barzal back in the lineup for the first time this season, the Islanders lost defenseman Logan Stanley to a lower-body injury.
He did not play the final 3:24 of the first period and tried to get back in on a few early shifts in the second period, but could not continue.
The Islanders have Matt Kessel and Scott Mayfield on their bench and could also potentially place a waiver claim on former Islanders blueliner Mike Reilly, whom the Carolina Hurricanes placed on waivers Saturday afternoon.
Center Jean-Gabriel Pagaeu missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury.
UP NEXT: The Islanders host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tusday night at 7 PM ET.
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