Holmstrom double helps Islanders beat Toronto

The New York Islanders beat Toronto 4-1 away in the NHL, with Simon Holmstrom scoring twice.

Anthony Duclair and Bo Horvat scored the visitors’ other goals. Colton Sissons scored for the home team.

The Islanders have nine points and sit eighth in the Eastern Conference. Toronto suffered its third consecutive defeat and is 11th with eight points.

Toronto hosts San Jose on October 20. The Islanders play Anaheim at home the following day.