The Springfield Pics could not stop Islanders' Jonathan Pate, who tallied a hat trick in a 6-2 win.

Pate notched his first tally 19:36 into the first period. He then added goals at 16:01 into the second and at 19:36 into the second.

Islanders pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 24 penalty minutes.

Islanders forced Springfield's goaltenders to work all game long, launching 44 shots and forcing 38 saves. Matthew Blascak made 27 stops and Randall Smith made 11. Islanders bested its season scoring average. Islanders has scored at the pace of 2.9 goals per game during the current campaign.

Islanders additionally got points from Keith Barnaby, who also registered two goals and two assists and William Platt, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Islanders received assists from Nicholas McNally, who had four and Harris Montayne and Justin Fisher, who contributed one a piece.

The Pics' offense rang up 36 shots on Islanders' net.

Springfield was helped by Thane Schinabeck, who finished with one goal. Schinabeck scored 16:17 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Springfield. Nicholas Sibilia provided the assist. Logan Schinabeck also scored for Springfield. Other players who recorded assists for Springfield were Brandon Korytko, Riley Green, and Mario Fontanella, who each chipped in one.

Michael Kitts recorded 34 saves for Islanders. Islanders registered one goal on two power play opportunities. The Pics incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.