Islanders come back with a 4-goal third period to beat the Panthers 4-2
Islanders come back with a 4-goal third period to beat the Panthers 4-2
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) slams Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (26) and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis, left, compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers center Eetu Loustarinen (27) controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers and New York Islanders face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders and Florida Panthers players crowd the Panthers goal area during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, left, and Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling, right, compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) and Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) slams Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) slams Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (26) and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis, left, compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (26) and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis, left, compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers center Eetu Loustarinen (27) controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers center Eetu Loustarinen (27) controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers and New York Islanders face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Florida Panthers and New York Islanders face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders and Florida Panthers players crowd the Panthers goal area during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders and Florida Panthers players crowd the Panthers goal area during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, left, and Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling, right, compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, left, and Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling, right, compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) and Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) and Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
NEW YORK (AP) — Marc Gatcomb kicked off the scoring in the third period and the New York Islanders scored three more times to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Sunday night.
Maxim Tsyplakov and Noah Dobson also scored and Simon Holmstrom added an empty-net goal to seal the win. Anthony DeAngelo added two assists, and Anders Lee earned his 499th career point with an assist. Ilya Sorokin made 22 stops for the Islanders.
Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov each scored and added an assist for the Panthers. Vitek Vanecek made 30 stops.
Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly had an assist in his first game back since sustaining a concussion Nov. 1 against Buffalo. He also missed time because of a heart defect.
Takeaways
The Panthers had won the previous two meetings this season 6-3, and looked to be on track to win this one after going up 2-0.
The Islanders had lost three straight and were coming off 2-1 overtime loss to Edmonton at home Friday night.
Key moment
During a mad scramble in the closing seconds, Sorokin stopped several attempts, losing his blocker in the process, to keep the Islanders ahead.
Key stat
The Islanders scored four straight goals in the third period to come back from a 2-0 deficit.
Up next
The Panthers visit Columbus on Thursday. The Islanders visit the Penguins on Tuesday.
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