One-goal night: Anaheim Ducks slip past New York Islanders

That brings us to the end of a first period — New York Islanders 1, Anaheim Ducks 1. Anaheim Ducks edged the shot clock 16-6, and they controlled most of the territorial pressure.

Liam Ohgren opened the scoring for New York Islanders at 2:58, then Mathew Barzal tied it for Anaheim Ducks at 17:17.

Elvis Merzlikins was under siege with 15 highlighted stops.

On the power play, New York Islanders went 0-for-2 while Anaheim Ducks went 0-for-1.

Anaheim Ducks owned the last five minutes and carried the momentum into the break.

That brings us to the end of a second period — New York Islanders 2, Anaheim Ducks 0. Shots were even at 8 apiece, with territorial pressure staying roughly even.

Nate Danielson put New York Islanders in front at 6:31, then Kaedan Korczak extended the lead for New York Islanders at 10:20.

Elvis Merzlikins was under siege with 8 highlighted stops.

Anaheim Ducks owned the last five minutes and carried the momentum into the break.

That brings us to the end of a third period — New York Islanders 0, Anaheim Ducks 3. Anaheim Ducks edged the shot clock 16-10, and they controlled most of the territorial pressure.

Jack Eichel cut the deficit for Anaheim Ducks at 7:51, Zach Benson tied it for Anaheim Ducks at 14:01, and Ryan Leonard put Anaheim Ducks in front on the power play at 15:42.

Elvis Merzlikins was under siege with 13 highlighted stops.

On the power play, New York Islanders went 0-for-1 while Anaheim Ducks went 1-for-3.

Anaheim Ducks owned the last five minutes and carried the momentum into the break.