Playoff-hungry Islanders pick up crucial win over sliding Stars

The New York Islanders claimed two big points Thursday in their quest for a playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in Elmont, N.Y. <a href="/nhl/players/bo_horvat/261193">Bo Horvat</a> scored to reach the 30-goal mark for the fourth time in his career, and <a href="/nhl/players/calum_ritchie/907740">Calum Ritchie</a> added his 11th for the Islanders (41-27-5, 87 points).

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