The New York Islanders secured a significant victory against the Vancouver Canucks, highlighted by a fight between Matt Martin and Vincent Desharnais. After Desharnais checked Martin into the boards, Martin responded, showcasing his fighting skills late in the game.

Martin, who has seen a decrease in fights throughout his career, emphasized the importance of such moments for team morale. Teammates Ryan Pulock and Anders Lee praised Martin's role in protecting the team and energizing the squad during the game.