Ducks Defeat Islanders 5-1

0:00It's March 5th, here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1 on Wednesday night at Honda Center. Cutter Gaufeer led the way with two goals, while Beckett Sinecki picked up a goal and an assist, and Chris Crider added two assists. This win came after the Ducks dropped a game to the Colorado Avalanche the night before. Veal Hussle shone in net for Anaheim, stopping 42 shots in his first start since late January. For the Islanders, Anders Lee got their only goal, but David Ridditch faced plenty of pressure while making 21 saves. Both teams entered with momentum on the line. The Ducks had just seen their 5-game winning streak snapped, while New York was kicking off a 4-game road trip after 5 straight wins of their own. Anaheim jumped back in form, right away. The Ducks fell behind early, but tied it up on the power play in the first period, then pulled ahead with two more goals before the break. They added two in the third for breathing room, including an empty netter to seal it.

1:04Now the Ducks sit at 34 wins, 24 losses, and three overtime losses, staying competitive in the standings. The Islanders dropped at 35, 22, and 5, with three road games left on this swing. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, no need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com.