Islanders Rally in Third Period to Defeat Penguins 4-2
New York's second consecutive comeback win keeps them in the playoff race, narrowing the gap to three points behind the Canadiens for the final wild-card spot.
- The Islanders scored four unanswered goals in the third period to overcome a 2-0 deficit and secure a critical 4-2 victory over the Penguins.
- Pierre Engvall netted the game-winning goal with 6:52 remaining, while Simon Holmstrom added an empty-netter to seal the win.
- Kyle Palmieri and Noah Dobson each scored pivotal goals early in the third period, sparking the Islanders' comeback.
- The victory marks the Islanders' second straight comeback win, following a similar rally against the Panthers on Sunday.
- The Penguins' four-game winning streak was snapped, leaving them seven points out of playoff contention, while the Islanders remain three points behind the Canadiens for the final wild-card spot.
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