New York Islanders surprised Ottawa Senators, mounting an impressive comeback to win the game. Ottawa Senators seemed to be in command, with a 84% chance to win during the middle stretches of the game, but no lead proved large enough.
New York Islanders entered the game as the favorite, with a 62% chance to win before the game started. Ottawa Senators led for most of the game, but New York Islanders seized the lead for good toward the end of the game.