The New York City Islanders defeated the Stars 2-1 in a low-key match, a victory that moved them closer to the postseason and a significant improvement in their chances after a loss to Chicago. The win was largely attributed to Ilya Sorokin's performance, while Bo Horvat's 30th goal was the key goal. The team's power play was frustrating, with the team taking the lead within five minutes and holding onto a 1-0 lead for too long. The victory was a bounce-back performance for the Islanders, with Matthew Schaefer's goal making it 2-0 in the third period.