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NY Islanders see five-game point streak end as Stars take over in third period

The New York Islanders went toe-to-toe with one of the Western Conference’s hottest teams for 40 minutes Sunday night. Unfortunately, the final 20 minutes were…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:15 AM
NY Islanders see five-game point streak end as Stars take over in third period
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Stars defeated the New York Islanders 6-3, ending New York's five-game point streak.
  • Dallas scored three unanswered goals in the third period from Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson, and Mikko Rantanen.
  • Matthew Schaefer scored his 25th goal, passing Bobby Orr for second-most goals by a teenage NHL defenseman.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders saw their five-game point streak come to an end following a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday at American Airlines Center. After the teams battled to a 3-3 tie through two periods, Dallas pulled away with three unanswered goals in the final frame. Wyatt Johnston scored the go-ahead goal, followed by tallies from Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen to secure the victory for the Stars.

Matthew Schaefer highlighted the Islanders' offense by scoring his 25th career goal, surpassing Bobby Orr for the second-most goals by a teenage defenseman in NHL history. Kyle Palmieri and Brayden Schenn also scored for New York, while Bo Horvat added two assists and Ilya Sorokin made 32 saves in the defeat.

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