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Washington Capitals' Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with teammate Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Strome scores 3 times as the Capitals beat the Islanders 3-1

Dylan Strome scored three times, and Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-1. It was Strome’s third career hat trick. Charlie Lindgren made 33 saves for Washington, which had dropped two in a row.

New York Rangers' Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates with teammates Will Borgen (17), Mika Zibanejad (93) and Zac Jones (6) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Panarin, Berard each score twice in the Rangers’ 9-2 romp over the Islanders

Artemi Panarin and Brett Berard each scored twice and the New York Rangers trounced the New York Islanders 9-2 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

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)

Dobson has goal and assist as Islanders beat Wild 3-1 to snap 6-game skid

Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 to snap a six-game losing streak. Casey Cizikas and Simon Holmstrom also scored for New York, while Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves.

The puck gets past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) on a goal scored by Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 3, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Guentzel, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Islanders 4-1 for 4th straight win

Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 shots, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 4-1 for their fourth straight win to inch closer to clinching a playoff spot.

Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood (44) looks to pass away from New York Islanders' Bo Horvat (14) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sherwood and Demko lead Canucks to 5-2 win over Islanders

Kiefer Sherwood had two goals and one assist, Thatcher Demko finished with 26 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2. Aatu Raty, Derek Forbort and Teddy Blueger also scored for Vancouver.

New York Islanders' Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrates a game winning goal by Bo Horvat (14) during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Islanders unhappy late goal was disallowed in shootout loss against Blue Jackets

With the clock winding down in regulation in a tie game, the Islanders appeared to get the go-ahead goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, it was immediately waved off by officials, and New York ended up losing 4-3 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko, second left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Fantilli, Marchenko lead Blue Jackets to pivotal win against Islanders

New York Islanders' Bo Horvat (14) and Noah Dobson (8) leave the ice as the Calgary Flames celebrate after an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kadri scores in OT to give Flames 4-3 win over Islanders

Nazem Kadri scored at 3:51 of overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-3. Matt Coronato had two goals and Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists for Calgary in its third straight win. Dan Vladar finished with 26 saves.

New York Islanders' Brock Nelson (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri lead the Islanders to 3-2 win over the NHL-leading Jets

Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders took down the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday night. Kyle Palmieri and Ryan Pulock also scored, and Ilya Sorokin finished with 27 saves for New York.

Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin gets empty-net goal in 7-4 victory over Predators

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was credited with his first career goal when Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos sent a pass into his own net in the final seconds of New York’s 7-4 victory.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) protects the net during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Brodzinski scores 2 as Rangers beat Islanders 5-1

Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1. J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe also scored for the Rangers, who won their second straight.

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) skates on the ice against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak, File)

Jason Robertson’s hat trick powers Stars past Islanders 4-3

Jason Robertson’s third career hat trick lifted the Dallas Stars past the New York Islanders 4-3 for their third straight victory. Jake Oettinger finished with 35 saves and Sam Steel also scored for Dallas.

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat, center, is congratulated by Mathew Barzal (13) after scoring against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, right, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Horvat scores twice, Islanders beat Blue Jackets 3-1

Bo Horvat scored twice in New York’s three-goal second period, and the Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1. Simon Holmstrom also scored and Mathew Barzal had two assists as the Islanders won their second straight and fifth in seven games.

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates after his goal with center Kyle Palmieri (21) and left wing Anthony Duclair (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Barzal, Nelson each have goal and assist as Islanders beat Sharks 4-1

Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1. Noah Dobson and Ryan Pulock also scored, Marcus Hogberg made 18 saves and the Islanders snapped a two-game skid.

Philadelphia Flyers' Morgan Frost (48) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Couturier and Konecny lead Flyers to 5-3 win over Islanders

Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3. Morgan Frost, Garnet Hathaway, Cam York and Noah Cates also scored for Philadelphia.

Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen (1) stops a shot by New York Islanders' Noah Dobson (8) as Nick Jensen (3) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Merilainen and Gaudette lead Senators to 2-0 win against Islanders

Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-0.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann (74) celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

McMann, Woll lead Maple Leafs to 2-1 win over Islanders

Bobby McMann scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2-1.

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) controls the puck past New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Larkin, Raymond help Red Wings rally from behind in 3rd to top Islanders 4-2

Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the New York Islanders 4-2. Dylan Larkin and Moritz Seider also scored for Detroit, while Alex Lyon finished with 28 saves.

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) scores a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic during a shootout in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders won 4-3 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Horvat and Sorokin rally Islanders to 4-3 shootout win against Penguins

Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3. New York goalie Ilya Sorokin denied Rickard Rakell, Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang in the tiebreaker and finished with 32 saves.

New York Islanders' Ryan Pulock and Anaheim Ducks' Leo Carlsson battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Carlsson, Terry score power-play goals and Dostal stops 41 as Ducks top Islanders 3-1

Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks up at the scoreboard as the New York Islanders celebrate a goal by Simon Holmstrom, third from left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles’ win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby’s late penalty shot

Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.

New York Islanders' Kyle Palmieri reacts after scoring the winning goal during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Kyle Palmieri scores OT winner as Islanders top Canadiens 3-2 for 6th straight victory

Kyle Palmieri scored at 1:17 of overtime and the New York Islanders extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Pierre Engvall and Casey Cizikas also scored, Semyon Varlamov made 13 saves.

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) celebrates with teammates after an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders won 4-2.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Islanders score 3 goals in 1st period en route to 4-2 win over Rangers. Zibanejad leaves with injury

Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, Noah Dobson added two assists and the New York Islanders used a three-goal first period to propel them to a 4-2 win against the Eastern-Conference leading New York Rangers.

The referee drops the puck for a faceoff between Chicago Blackhawks right wing MacKenzie Entwistle (58) and New York Islanders center Bo Horvat, obscured, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Elmont, N.Y., Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom rally the Islanders over the Blackhawks 2-1

Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom scored in the third period to help the New York Islanders top the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1.

New York Islanders' Hudson Fasching (20) celebrates with teammates Mathew Barzal (13) and Anders Lee (27) after scoring a goal as Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) looks away during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Clutterbuck, Barzal help Islanders end skid, defeat Jets 6-3

Cal Clutterbuck scored twice, Mathew Barzal and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and two assists and the New York Islanders snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets Saturday.

New York Rangers' Jonny Brodzinski (22) reacts after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Brodzinski scores go-ahead goal and Rangers top reeling Isles 5-2

Jonny Brodzinski scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2. Mika Zibanejad, Will Cuylle, Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere also scored for the Rangers, who have won five of six.

New York Islanders' Bo Horvat, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders won 4-2.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Bo Horvat’s third-period goal leads Islanders past Blues, 4-2

Bo Horvat scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the New York Islanders won their fourth straight game, 4-2 over the St. Louis Blues.

New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) skates by a cap thrown on the ice by a fan after scoring his third goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Elmont, N.Y., Saturday, March 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Kyle Palmieri’s 1st-period hat trick leads Islanders past Bruins 5-1

Kyle Palmieri scored three times in the first period for his third career hat trick and the New York Islanders coasted to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins for their third straight win.

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) falls down while battling for control of the puck with New York Islanders' Adam Pelech (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov’s 3-point effort helps Lightning past Islanders 4-2

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. Kucherov leads the NHL with 98 points (37 goals and 61 assists).

Seattle Kraken's Tomas Tatar, right, scores the winning goal past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin during a shootout of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. The Kraken defeated the Islanders in a shootout 2-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Tatar scores in shootout, lifts Kraken to 2-1 victory over Islanders

Tomas Tatar scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 2-1. Matty Beniers scored in regulation, Philipp Grubauer made 26 saves and the Kraken snapped a three-game losing streak.