"Matthew Schaefer scored his 21st goal of the season, becoming the youngest defenseman in NHL history to record 50 points in a season."
"The Islanders garnered just one single shot on goal in the third period, which came off Brayden Schenn's stick and gave them a 3-2 lead."
"The Ottawa Senators responded with two goals, including Brady Tkachuk's eventual game winner with 11.1 seconds remaining on the clock."
"The Islanders now sit just a point back of Boston, Detroit, and Pittsburgh, tied with the Blue Jackets, who hold the tiebreaker."
The Islanders lost 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators, marking their first time outside a playoff spot since December 4th. Matthew Schaefer scored his 21st goal, becoming the youngest defenseman in NHL history to reach 50 points in a season. Despite a strong start, the Islanders managed only one shot in the third period. Ottawa scored two late goals, including the game-winner by Brady Tkachuk. The Islanders now face a tough playoff race with 13 games remaining, trailing several teams by just a point.
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