Islanders Triumph Over Panthers Despite Barzal's Absence

Ilya Sorokin's 42 saves and Julien Gauthier's two-point night lead Islanders to a 4-3 victory.

Ilya Sorokin stopped 42 shots, contributing significantly to the Islanders' victory over the Panthers.
Julien Gauthier, Anders Lee, Simon Holmstrom, and Pierre Engvall scored for the Islanders, with Gauthier and Lee also having two-point nights.
Despite the absence of forward Mathew Barzal due to illness, the Islanders managed to secure a win, demonstrating the team's depth and resilience.
The Panthers' three-game point streak ended with this loss, but they remain in second place in the Atlantic Division.
The Islanders have now won five of their last seven games, and have at least one point in eight of their last nine contests.