Islanders Secure 3-1 Win Over Blue Jackets as Bo Horvat Shines

Despite a challenging season, the Islanders show resilience with strong performances and continued belief in head coach Patrick Roy's leadership.

Bo Horvat scored two goals, including one shorthanded and one on the power play, during a dominant second period that secured the Islanders' 3-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.
The win marks the Islanders' second consecutive victory and moves them within six points of the Blue Jackets in the Eastern Conference standings, though they remain in last place in the Metropolitan Division.
Head coach Patrick Roy, celebrating one year with the team, continues to gain strong support from players who praise his honesty, energy, and focus on building a positive culture despite the team's struggles.
The Islanders' special teams, typically a weak point this season, played a crucial role by killing three penalties and scoring both a power-play and a shorthanded goal in the same period for the first time since December 2023.
Top-pair defenseman Noah Dobson exited early in the third period with an apparent leg injury, adding to the team's ongoing challenges with injuries and suspensions.