The New York Islanders secured a 4-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators, overcoming a late-game surge from their opponents. After a strong start, leading 3-0, the Islanders faced a challenge as the Senators narrowed the gap with goals from Nick Jensen and Drake Batherson.

Bo Horvat's empty-net goal sealed the win, while goaltender Semyon Varlamov made 28 saves to maintain the lead. The Senators struggled early but were supported by Anton Forsberg's 21 saves. Key players included Anders Lee, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Oliver Wahlstrom, who contributed significantly to the Islanders' offense.