The New York Islanders defeated the Calgary Flames 3-2 in an NHL game at UBS Arena. Simon Holmström scored two goals for the Islanders, including his 15th and 16th of the season. The Islanders led 3-0 after the first period, with goals from Casey Cizikas and Holmström.
Calgary's Mikael Backlund scored his 230th goal for the Flames, making him the fifth-highest scorer in the club's history. Blake Coleman also scored for Calgary in the third period. According to reports, Backlund commented after the game that no one on the team has given up and they will play hard for the rest of the season.
no one on the team has given up and they will play hard for the rest of the season
The Islanders are in third place in the Metropolitan division in the NHL's Eastern Conference.