According to sources, the Anaheim Ducks secured a 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders. The Islanders' five-game winning streak was broken. Anaheim has now won six of its last seven games and currently holds a playoff spot.
In the game, Anaheim's Leo Carlsson got an assist on Cutter Gauthier's game-winning 2-1 goal already in the first period. With the Islanders trailing 1-4, their coach Patrick Roy, known for pulling his goalies early when trailing, benched goaltender David Rittich. With six skaters, the Islanders created pressure, but with 4:11 left, Frank Vatrano scored 5-1 into an empty net.
I was rested, it felt good and the team played well and it was easy to jump in.
Ville Husso made a comeback in goal for Anaheim for the first time since January after a lower-body injury, saving 42 of 43 shots. " He added, "I have trained well and done some extra exercises and tried to get better every day. It has been fun and I have continued to build on it.
" The specific lower-body injury Husso had has not been disclosed, and who scored the Islanders' only goal in the game is unknown. The Islanders have three more games left on their road trip, though their next opponents are not specified.
I have trained well and done some extra exercises and tried to get better every day. It has been fun and I have continued to build on it. We have a very strong group where everyone is aware of their roles.