Islanders Edge Canadiens in Thrilling Nine-Round Shootout
Noah Dobson's decisive goal in the shootout secures a 4-3 victory for the Islanders against the Canadiens.
- The Islanders overcame the Canadiens in a nine-round shootout after both teams failed to score in the first three rounds.
- Noah Dobson scored the winning goal in the shootout, with Semyon Varlamov making a crucial save to secure the win.
- The Islanders initially led 2-0 with goals from Bo Horvat and Kyle Palmieri but allowed the Canadiens to tie the game twice.
- Cole Caufield scored twice for the Canadiens, including a late goal to force overtime, while Logan Mailloux scored his first NHL goal.
- Semyon Varlamov and Cayden Primeau stood out in goal, with Primeau making 33 saves and Varlamov 21 saves during regulation.