Islanders and Flyers Clash as New York Seeks Sixth Straight Win

The Islanders aim to extend their winning streak in Philadelphia after a strong homestand, while the Flyers look to rebound from a shutout loss to the Devils.

• The New York Islanders, riding a five-game winning streak, face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in their third meeting this month.
• The Islanders secured their latest victory with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, highlighted by Simon Holmstrom's two goals and Ilya Sorokin's 30 saves.
• Despite their recent success, the Islanders remain seventh in the Metropolitan Division, trailing the Flyers by one point in the standings.
• The Flyers, coming off a 5-0 loss to the Devils, have struggled recently, losing three of their last four games while scoring just two goals in those defeats.
• Philadelphia will start Ivan Fedotov in goal after Samuel Ersson was pulled during the loss to New Jersey, where the Devils scored four goals in a decisive second period.

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