Ottawa came back from a 2-1 deficit in the third with a goal with under two minutes remaining in the game. Both teams had power plays in overtime, but were unable to convert and the game went to a shootout. Daniel Alfredsson scored on Ottawa’s first attempt and the Islanders missed on their first two attempts. Facing a loss, Billy Guerin brought the Islanders back with a goal and after Danny Heatley missed, the shootout went to extra shooters. Mike Sillinger, who had scored in regulation, got a goal in the sixth round of the shootout and when Ottawa missed, the Islanders had a well-deserved win.