New York Islanders pulled off the upset to defeat Tampa Bay Lightning. New York Islanders entered the game as the underdog, with a 38% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New York Islanders refused to go away, chipping away at Tampa Bay Lightning's lead until New York Islanders took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Tampa Bay Lightning never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New York Islanders had earned the upset.