The Stars scored two power-play goals after Casey Cizikas drew a match penalty. Anthony Duclair's goal midway through the third period pulled the Islanders within 4-3, but Jean-Gabriel Pageau's apparent tying goal was waved off for goalie interference.

This was the return to normal, and with it came the return to normal old controversies, normal old frustrations and normal old losses. The 4 Nations Face-Off, it was not, at UBS Arena on Sunday night.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Dallas Stars vs. New York Islanders NHL game to be played on February 23, 2025 on ESPN.