The New York Islanders defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4 at UBS Arena on Long Island. Anders Lee scored the winning goal with 31 seconds left in the third period. Matthew Schaefer scored two goals for the Islanders, including one that made him the first Islanders defenseman to score 20 goals in a season since Denis Potvin in 1985-1986.
Sam Bennett scored two goals for Florida, and Matthew Tkachuk had three assists. The Islanders have won five consecutive games. Florida took an early 2-0 lead, but the Islanders tied it twice before Lee's late winner.
According to reports, fans chanted Schaefer's name, and coach Patrick Roy called him impressive. The Islanders' next game is against the Anaheim Ducks, while Florida faces the New Jersey Devils.