Islanders Rally with Four Goals in Third Period to Defeat Panthers 4-2

New York Islanders snap a three-game losing streak and keep playoff hopes alive with a dramatic comeback against Florida Panthers.

The Islanders overcame a 2-0 deficit by scoring four unanswered goals in the third period, including an empty-netter by Simon Holmstrom.
Marc Gatcomb, Maxim Tsyplakov, and Noah Dobson scored pivotal goals within a six-minute span to secure the win for New York.
Goalie Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves, including crucial stops during a chaotic final scramble, to preserve the Islanders' lead.
Mike Reilly returned to action for the Islanders after missing over four months due to a concussion and heart surgery, contributing an assist in the victory.
The win moves the Islanders within four points of the New York Rangers for the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot, keeping their playoff aspirations alive.