New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer provided rather straightforward thoughts on his team's loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

As their unlikely season continues, the Anaheim Ducks are closing in on the Pacific Division lead.

The Anaheim Ducks host the New York Islanders at Honda Center on Wednesday, March 4 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Anaheim's most recent game was a 5-1 home loss against the Colorado Avalanche on March 3.

Ryan Pulock was a full go at Wednesday morning’s skate, only for Patrick Roy to announce afterward that Pulock would not play against the Ducks.

The Anaheim Ducks have activated winger Frank Vatrano off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, they have placed center Mikael Granlund, who is sidelined with an upper-body injury, on injured reserve.

The New York Islanders understand they can't rely on mounting dramatic comeback wins all the time. The Anaheim Ducks learned that the hard way on Tuesday night. The Islanders will look to remain hot Wednesday night when they visit the Ducks in the final clash of the season between a pair of surprise playoff contenders.

New York Islanders (35-21-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (33-24-3, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -110, Ducks -110;

The league-leading Avalanche halt the Ducks' home winning streak in a 5-1 win. Anaheim misses a chance at the Pacific lead as Nathan MacKinnon hits 100 points.