Islanders Triumph in Overtime Against Devils

In a thrilling matchup, the New York Islanders secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the New Jersey Devils, showcasing a critical performance by Mathew Barzal. According to Yahoo Sports, the game had its share of drama, with the Islanders initially leading 2-1 before a late equalizer by the Devils.

With just 4.7 seconds remaining in regulation, Simon Nemec's point shot deflected off Jean-Gabriel Pageau and found the back of the net, tying the game and sending it into overtime. However, Mathew Barzal made sure the late heartbreak was short-lived.

He scored the game-winning goal just 1:17 into overtime after a beautiful give-and-go with Jonathan Drouin, beating Devils' goaltender Jacob Markstrom glove-side. This victory not only marked the Islanders' second consecutive win on their seven-game road trip but also handed the Devils their first home loss of the season, as noted by Lighthouse Hockey.

Ilya Sorokin was pivotal for the Islanders, making 33 saves and keeping them in contention throughout the match. His performance was highlighted by his earlier shutout against the New York Rangers, which saw him stop all 33 shots faced.

The Islanders had a rocky start, falling into a penalty kill just 38 seconds into the game, but they battled back. Bo Horvat scored a crucial goal in the second period to tie the game at 1-1, extending his point streak to six games.

He later assisted Kyle Palmieri's power play goal that put the Islanders ahead late in the third. The game was a testament to the Islanders' resilience and their capacity to perform under pressure, particularly with crucial contributions from Barzal and Horvat.

Moving forward, the Islanders face the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth, looking to build on this momentum as they continue their road trip.