Islanders Show Signs of Improvement, Hold Third-Period Lead in Recent Victory

Despite Season-Long Struggles, Team Secures Points in 10 of Last 11 Games

The Islanders have recently shown improvement in their performance, managing to hold a third-period lead against the Blue Jackets and turning it into a 7-3 win.
The team has struggled with maintaining leads in the third period throughout the season, but recent games suggest a potential turnaround.
Key players like Mat Barzal and Bo Horvat have been instrumental in the team's recent victories, with Barzal scoring two goals and four points in the game against the Blue Jackets.
The Islanders have managed to secure points in 10 of their last 11 games, despite many of these being overtime losses.
The team's power play performance has improved significantly, contributing to their recent successes.