The Ottawa Senators achieved a decisive 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders, significantly impacting the Islanders' playoff chances. Ridly Greig opened the scoring with a short-handed goal late in the first period. Jake Sanderson added another goal in the third, and Michael Amadio sealed the win with an empty-netter. The Senators' goalie, Linus Ullmark, recorded a shutout, stopping all 23 shots from the Islanders. This loss marks the Islanders' fifth in their last six games, further complicating their playoff aspirations. The Islanders recently replaced head coach Patrick Roy with Peter DeBoer but have struggled to find form, going 0 for 5 on power plays during the game. The Senators are now on the brink of clinching a playoff spot, contingent on the Detroit Red Wings losing their next game against the New Jersey Devils.