The New York Islanders achieved a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, powered by the effective pairing of Bo Horvat and Mat Barzal. With this win, they improved to 2-2 in their current homestand, while keeping the Blue Jackets at bay in the wild card race. Horvat contributed significantly with two goals, while Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves to stabilize the team after a rocky start where they fell behind early. The team's special teams also played a key role, successfully killing penalties and scoring on their own power play.
Horvat's two goals and Holmstrom's shorthanded score were pivotal, showcasing the Isles' resilience and special teams' improvement.
The connection between Horvat and Barzal proved crucial, with both players influencing the game's momentum and dominating key moments.
Ilya Sorokin's return to form saw him successfully stop 25 shots, helping solidify the Isles' victory away from uncertainty.
The Islanders overcame an early challenge with a strong second period, killing penalties, scoring a shorty, and capitalizing on their power play.
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