Overview

• Kyle Palmieri's apparent game-winning goal with 8.9 seconds left in regulation was disallowed due to a disputed goalie interference call, upheld after review.
• The Islanders lost 4-3 in a shootout, with Adam Fantilli scoring the only goal, keeping the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes alive and snapping their six-game losing streak.
• Islanders coach Patrick Roy and players criticized the NHL's lack of clarity and consistency on goalie interference rules, calling the decision 'embarrassing.'
• The loss leaves the Islanders one point behind the Canadiens for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, with Montreal holding a game in hand.
• Recurring issues with late-game collapses and a struggling power play continue to hinder the Islanders as the playoff race tightens.