Overview

• The New York Islanders secured a crucial 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers, bolstering their playoff aspirations.
• Florida Panthers have clinched a playoff spot, marking their fifth consecutive postseason appearance, despite losing six of their last seven games.
• Panthers' Aleksander Barkov reached a milestone of 700 career points with the franchise during the match.
• Islanders' goalie Semyon Varlamov delivered a standout performance with 27 saves, playing a key role in the win.
• The Panthers are still in the race for the Atlantic Division title, trailing the Boston Bruins by two points with a game in hand.