Hear from the #Isles after tonight's win!
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 27, 2026
But it's because Ottawa has a game in hand and lost to Pens in a shootout, they win that, New York drops. Columbus lost to Montreal in regulation. Flyers win big vs Chicago.
We know the script, beat a top team (and Dallas despite it's recent struggles is that) lose to a bottom team. Horvat early goal, Ottinger excellent as was Hawks goalie but the gang that can't shoot straight did not break it open. Boqvist usual massive mistake, 4th line can't finish, and Sorokin made several excellent saves. Schaefer did not get goal off Ritchie, and 16-53-32 can't hit a soccer net. Finally a little surprise Schaefer did not elevate puck with the empty net, but it lead to 2-1 goal, and some stress.
Still another win in this odd season where an 18 year old (26 minutes) carried them. Pulock playing on guts. Gotta try George (over Boqvist) and sit Palat but Roy won't.
Now we see against dead Florida who lost 5-4 last time here, nothing going to be easy. And 1pm means who is in goal?