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Simon Holmstrom Has First Hat Trick in Islanders' 6-2 Win over Ducks 6-2
Simon Holmstrom scored three times as the Islanders built a five-goal lead in the second period and handed Anaheim its second straight loss.
On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, the New York Islanders defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 at Honda Center, led by Simon Holmstrom's first career hat trick.
The victory concluded a 2-0-1 California swing for the Islanders, who swept the two-game season series against the Ducks and matched a season high for goals.
Mathew Barzal contributed an assist in his season debut, while Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves and Defenseman Matthew Schaefer added three assists, moving into third place in NHL history for a teenaged defenseman.
Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier extended his goal-scoring streak to eight games with his 17th goal of the season, though goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped 19 shots in the defeat.
The Islanders host Columbus on Tuesday night, while the Ducks return to action Sunday against the Calgary Flames.