Simon Holmstrom delivered an impressive performance in the opening period and another midway through the game against the Anaheim Ducks. The New York Islanders claimed a hard-fought victory on Sunday. Holmstrom's third goal beat Ducks goaltender Dostal. The Islanders added additional points to seal the victory. After Holmstrom's hat trick, the Ducks could not respond. RotoWire described the performance as his first multi-goal game in the NHL. Major sites Sportsnet and NHL.com posted the story early Sunday morning. The Islanders improved their standing while Anaheim fell short.