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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.
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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
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