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Devils rally late, defeat Canadiens 4-3 in OT to stay perfect at home | IHM News

Date: November 7, 2025 | Author: IHM News

Devils stun Canadiens late, stay perfect at home with 4-3 OT win

Bratt wins it on a breakaway in OT, Meier ties it with 1:07 left, New Jersey becomes first team to reach 10 wins

NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils proved again why they’re one of the toughest teams in the league to close out. Down 3-2 late in the third, they surged back behind Timo Meier’s clutch equalizer with just 1:07 remaining, then sealed a dramatic 4-3 OT victory over the Montreal Canadiens when Jesper Bratt scored on a breakaway at 1:33 of overtime.

New Jersey moved to 10-4-0, becoming the first team in the NHL to hit 10 wins this season. They also remain perfect at home (6-0-0). Bratt finished with one goal and one assist, and Jack Hughes added two assists. Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves.

“Coming in with speed, trying to read the goalie – that’s my comfort zone,” Bratt said.

Montreal pushes back but falters late
Rookie goalie Jakub Dobes made 24 saves but was emotional postgame, blaming himself for the loss. Noah Dobson defended him, calling him a competitor with high battle level. Montreal goals came from Kirby Dach, Jake Evans, and Oliver Kapanen.

Key moments
– 1:53: Cody Glass opened scoring for New Jersey with a far-side wrister. – 2:59: Montreal tied it 1-1 on a deflection off Dach. – 8:05: Ondrej Palat scored his first of the season on a setup by Simon Nemec. – Early 3rd: Evans and Kapanen scored to make it 3-2 Montreal. – 18:53: Meier tied it from a crease scramble. – OT: Bratt scored the winner on a breakaway.

Coach Mark comment
New Jersey’s resilience is tactical, not lucky. Their recovery shifts were disciplined, their neutral-zone spacing tightened throughout the game, and their puck pressure late in the third overwhelmed Montreal’s exits. Bratt’s OT goal came from layered speed and perfect read on the goalie. This is a team that understands momentum and seizes it.

Ducks extend win streak to 5 with 7-5 comeback over Stars | IHM News

Ducks extend win streak to 5 with stars 7-5 comeback over Stars | IHM News

Ducks extend win streak to 5 with 7-5 comeback over Stars | IHM News

Date: November 7, 2025 | Author: IHM News

Ducks extend winning streak to 5 with 7-5 comeback in Dallas

Anaheim erases early 2-0 deficit, scores four straight, and survives special-teams chaos to beat Stars in a 12-goal thriller

DALLAS – The Anaheim Ducks are officially one of the hottest teams in the NHL.
Not with luck, not with overtime squeaks – but with identity, structure, and relentless pace.

On Thursday night at American Airlines Center, Anaheim stormed back from a 2-0 first-period deficit and powered through a chaotic, penalty-filled game to defeat the Dallas Stars 7-5, stretching their winning streak to five games and improving to 9-3-1.

Dallas got goals from Wyatt Johnston (2), Tyler Seguin, Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz, but defensive breakdowns and turnovers buried them. Jake Oettinger finished with 17 saves.

Anaheim answered with scoring from everywhere:
Chris Kreider, Ian Moore, Cutter Gauthier, Olen Zellweger, Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, and a second one from Kreider. Lukas Dostal stopped 21 of 26.

🚨 Stars jump early – Johnston takes over the first period

Dallas opened the game with clean execution on back-to-back power plays.

At 12:48, Wyatt Johnston ripped home a mid-slot one-timer off a pass from Mikko Rantanen for 1-0.
He doubled the lead at 16:18, barely tipping a Miro Heiskanen point shot for his ninth of the year.

Through 20 minutes, Dallas led 2-0 and looked in full control.

They would not look that way again.

🔥 Anaheim erupts – four goals in 13 minutes flip the game

The Ducks opened the second period like a team shot out of a cannon.

Just 76 seconds in, Chris Kreider sprinted down the left side and snapped a blocker-side laser to cut it to 2-1.

92 seconds later, rookie defenseman Ian Moore scored his first NHL goal, hammering in a perfect crease-level pass from Ryan Poehling to tie it 2-2.

Dallas briefly regained the lead when Tyler Seguin beat Dostal on a breakaway, but Anaheim again answered instantly:

Cutter Gauthier: turnover forced by Killorn → right-circle shot → 3-3

Olen Zellweger: power-play finish after a wild cross-ice misdirection → 4-3

Entering the third period, Anaheim had completely flipped the script.

⚡ Third-period storm – Ducks pull away again

Just 16 seconds into the final frame, Kreider tipped in a point shot from Drew Helleson for 5-3.

Mikko Rantanen struck back on the power play at 1:50 (5-4), but Anaheim responded with the dagger – a shorthanded strike:

Leo Carlsson, reading the play perfectly, jumped on a loose puck during a broken rush and buried it for 6-4.

Roope Hintz deflected a Rantanen shot at 16:39 to make it 6-5, but the Ducks iced it when Mason McTavish hit the empty net at 18:07.

📊 Key numbers

Shots: Dallas 25 – Anaheim 24

Power play: Stars 3/5 – Ducks 2/5

Special-teams goals: 6 total

Scorers: 12 different goal scorers combined

Coach Mark comment
Anaheim is playing with tempo and layers. Their middle-lane drive is elite right now, and their weak-side activation creates constant second-wave threats. This comeback wasn’t luck – it was structural pressure. Dallas lost its gap discipline in the neutral zone and never recovered. The Ducks look like a team trending toward real contention if this pace continues.

Celebrini leads Sharks past Kraken 6-1 with 3-point night | IHM News

Celebrini leads Sharks past Kraken 6-1 with 3-point night | IHM News

Date: November 6, 2025 | Author: IHM News

Celebrini dominates again as Sharks crush Kraken 6-1 in Seattle

Rookie phenom posts 3 points, Askarov locks down the crease, San Jose keeps rolling with 4th win in 6

SEATTLE – The youth movement in San Jose isn’t just alive – it’s accelerating. Macklin Celebrini delivered another breakout performance with three points (1G, 2A) as the San Jose Sharks dismantled the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday night.

San Jose is now 4-1-1 in its last six, showing structure, tempo, and confidence that wasn’t evident in October. Rookie goaltender Yaroslav Askarov added to that tone with a composed 28-save performance.

Celebrini sets the tone early
At 1:08 of the first, Celebrini slipped into the slot, took a feed from Tyler Toffoli, and snapped a blocker-side wrister past Joey Daccord for 1-0.

Seattle briefly equalized on Ryan Winterton’s first NHL goal at 16:30, but that was the final high point for the Kraken.

Sharks take over
Ethan Cardwell restored the lead at 18:42 after a perfect cross-ice pass from Alexander Wennberg (2-1). John Klingberg hammered a power-play one-timer at 11:21 of the second (3-1). Will Smith scored early in the third with a wrister from the right wing (4-1). Ty Dellandrea buried a short-handed rebound at 3:24 (5-1). Tyler Toffoli finished a breakaway moments later (6-1).

Six goals, six momentum swings – all controlled by San Jose.

Kraken struggle on home ice
Daccord allowed four goals before giving way to Matt Murray in the third. Seattle finished its five-game homestand 2-1-2 and struggled to keep pace.

“Our structure wasn’t good enough,” Kraken coach Lane Lambert said. “San Jose was quicker than us.”

Coach Mark comment
Celebrini reads layers like a veteran – timing, spacing, anticipation. San Jose is playing fast through the middle and recovering pucks with purpose. Askarov gave them the calm anchor they needed. Seattle’s gaps were too loose, and San Jose exploited every seam. This is the best stretch of hockey the Sharks have played all year.

NHL Status Report: Key Injuries and Returns Around the League | IHM News

NHL Status Report: Key Injuries and Returns Around the League | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 6, 2025

NHL Status Report: Key Injuries and Returns Around the League

Jarry sidelined for Penguins, Laughton debuts for Leafs, Sandin returns in Capitals blowout

PITTSBURGH, TORONTO, WASHINGTON, SAN JOSE, VANCOUVER, BUFFALO, CAROLINA, ANAHEIM, DETROIT - The NHL’s mid-week medical chart reads like a playoff war list. Contenders are juggling goaltending crises, blue-line returns, and critical injury timelines as November unfolds.

🏒 Pittsburgh Penguins

Tristan Jarry will miss at least three weeks with a lower-body injury after leaving Monday’s 4-3 loss to Toronto. The 28-year-old was 5-2-0 with a 2.60 GAA and .911 SV% in seven starts. Forward Justin Brazeau (upper body) is out a minimum of four weeks, and Noel Acciari (upper body) joins the list for at least three. The Penguins recalled Danton Heinen, Ryan Graves, and goalie Sergei Murashov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. They’ll try to patch the lineup before hosting Washington on Thursday.

🍁 Toronto Maple Leafs

Scott Laughton made his season debut after coming off IR, logging 10:57 TOI in a 5-3 win over Utah. Easton Cowan was reassigned to the AHL. Head coach Craig Berube said Joseph Woll is close to returning after a personal leave that began in September - a potential stabilizer for Toronto’s rotation in goal.

🦅 Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin returned after missing five games, contributing an assist in the 6-1 rout of St. Louis. However, Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) remains out long-term, re-aggravating an injury in Friday’s loss to the Islanders. Coach Spencer Carbery expects him back before season’s end, calling it “an extended absence, not season-ending.”

🦈 San Jose Sharks

Rookie Michael Misa (No. 2 pick, 2025 Draft) missed Wednesday’s game in Seattle after leaving the morning skate with a lower-body issue. Adam Gaudette returned after a four-game absence and slotted alongside Philipp Kurashev and Alexander Wennberg. Misa has three points in seven appearances - the club remains cautious with his workload.

🐻 Vancouver Canucks

Conor Garland returned to action after three games out with an undisclosed injury. Vancouver’s depth scoring remains intact heading into the weekend stretch.

🦬 Buffalo Sabres

Tyson Kozak could rejoin the lineup Thursday versus St. Louis after six games out. Mattias Samuelsson was rested from practice but is expected to play. Josh Norris continues skating individually yet isn’t close to full clearance. Jiri Kulich (ear issue) and Jason Zucker (illness, IR) both missed the last game. Coach Lindy Ruff said Norris “is feeling better, just not great yet.”

🌪 Carolina Hurricanes

Defenseman K’Andre Miller is targeting a Thursday return against Minnesota after missing six games with a lower-body injury. Coach Rod Brind’Amour said the final call will come after morning skate.

🦆 Anaheim Ducks

Veteran Ryan Strome (upper body) joined the team skate for the first time this season but remains on IR, having missed all 12 games so far. He will travel with Anaheim for the upcoming two-game road trip through Dallas and Vegas.

🐙 Detroit Red Wings

Patrick Kane may resume practice Thursday. He’s been sidelined nine games since crashing into the boards on Oct. 17 versus Tampa Bay. Coach Todd McLellan said, “There’s a real good chance he skates with us Thursday - we’ll see from there.”

Coach Mark comment
The league’s depth is being tested early. Pittsburgh’s goaltending gap alters their defensive tempo; Washington regains key puck movers but loses center control; and teams like Buffalo and Carolina juggle chemistry amid returns. November is when roster management defines playoff shape - the clubs that survive this wave will be sharper by Christmas.

Dallas Stars to Host 2027 NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium | IHM News

Dallas Stars to Host 2027 NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 6, 2025

Dallas Stars to host 2027 NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium

Hockey takes over Cowboys territory as Dallas prepares for record-breaking outdoor showcase

DALLAS, TX – The Dallas Stars will transform the home of the Cowboys into an open-air hockey cathedral when they host the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series on February 20, 2027 at AT&T Stadium. It will mark the team’s second outdoor appearance, following the historic 2020 Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl that drew 85,630 fans.

The event, airing on ABC at 8 p.m. ET, will feature a yet-to-be-announced opponent and is expected to break attendance records as hockey’s Southern expansion hits another milestone.

Gary Bettman called the venue “one of the world’s most spectacular sports settings,” praising Jerry Jones for long advocating the idea. The announcement was made live on Monday Night Football alongside Stars leaders Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Wyatt Johnston, and Jason Robertson.

Jones said, “Hosting the NHL Stadium Series with the Dallas Stars is another proud moment for us. This game will deliver a world-class fan and team experience.”

Hockey’s footprint in Texas continues to grow. The Stars have reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs in six of the past seven seasons, including a trip to the Final in 2020. The city’s passion and infrastructure make it an ideal host for another outdoor showpiece.

AT&T Stadium has welcomed major events such as Super Bowl XLV, the College Football Playoff Championship, WrestleMania, and will stage nine FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 – but 2027 will bring its first ever NHL game.

Stars owner Tom Gaglardi called the announcement “a celebration of how far hockey has come in the Lone Star State,” and predicted fan enthusiasm to match the magnitude of the moment.

A Texas-sized hockey spectacle ahead

The Stars’ opponent will be announced later, but the anticipation is already massive.
Everything about this event screams scale: Texas, the Cowboys’ brand, a packed stadium, and a fan base that keeps proving hockey thrives far from its northern roots.

Coach Mark comment
Outdoor games are more than showpieces; they are statements of market power. Dallas has earned this through consistent playoff presence and fan engagement. The league trusts cities that deliver. The setting, the climate control, the energy – this will be the blueprint for future Southern outdoor events. Expect record attendance and an atmosphere closer to a championship final than a regular-season game.

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals | IHM News

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 6, 2025

Capitals captain hits landmark No. 900 in 6-1 win vs Blues, extends an untouchable record

WASHINGTON – The NHL has a new club and it has a membership of one. Alex Ovechkin reached 900 career goals on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena, scoring 2:39 into the second period of the Washington Capitals’ 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues and pushing his all-time record to a tier no player had ever touched.

The 40-year-old captain found the moment in classic predator mode. Stationed low on the right circle after Washington’s initial thrust, Ovechkin reacted first to a rebound from Jakob Chychrun’s shot and shoveled a backhand past a sliding Jordan Binnington, who could not recover across his crease. The Capitals bench emptied for a quick on-ice celebration as the building erupted. Binnington secured the milestone puck – a souvenir soon to be headed for Ovechkin’s personal vault.

Ovechkin spoke afterward about the scale of the number and the relief of delivering it in front of home fans and family. Teammates called the goal inevitable. Defenseman John Carlson said the milestone should spark another wave of momentum, echoing a familiar theme over two decades: doubts surface, and Ovechkin erases them.

This latest summit comes months after he passed Wayne Gretzky with No. 895 in April, establishing the new NHL record that only he continues to elevate. He needed three more to hit 900. After opening the season with four outings without a goal, he ended that mini-drought with a third-period strike against Minnesota on Oct. 17 and added No. 899 a week later versus Columbus before planting the flag tonight.

Washington is still built around the pressure Ovechkin creates on entries and on the power-play flank, but the 900th came from second-chance instinct, not the trademark one-timer. It fit the wider picture of late-career adaptation: different routes to the same destination.

Ovechkin is in the final season of his contract. Whether he chooses another chase – toward the round figure of 1,000 – can wait. For now, the league’s ledger shows a category with a single name. Nine hundred.

Around the milestone

Second-period time of goal: 2:39.
Opposing goalie: Jordan Binnington (STL).
Teammate setup: rebound of Jakob Chychrun shot.
Game result: Capitals 6, Blues 1.

What they said

Ovechkin called it a special moment and appreciated delivering it at home with family in the building.
T.J. Oshie recently dismissed doubts about another 30-goal season for Ovechkin, citing a career of proving people wrong.
Logan Thompson joked about Binnington tucking the puck away to ensure it found the right hands.

The NHL’s most prolific goal scorer has authored another chapter. The number is new; the feeling in Washington is familiar.

Coach Mark comment
Ovechkin again showed elite read on second pucks and interior positioning. This was not a set-piece one-timer but a veteran goal built on timing and anticipation. The larger point is consistency under pressure and the ability to adapt his routes to the net. History continues because details remain sharp.

Golden Knights 1-0 Red Wings: Schmid earns first Vegas shutout, Barbashev breaks through | IHM News

Golden Knights 1-0 Red Wings: Schmid earns first Vegas shutout, Barbashev breaks through | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 5, 2025

Schmid makes 24 saves as Golden Knights shut out Red Wings

Barbashev provides the lone strike, Vegas grinds out a 1-0 win behind structure and goaltending

LAS VEGAS – In a game decided on inches and rebounds, the Vegas Golden Knights leaned on calm goaltending and a layered defensive template. Akira Schmid turned away 24 shots for his first shutout with Vegas – the second of his NHL career – and Ivan Barbashev supplied the only goal in a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.

Both netminders were outstanding. John Gibson stopped 33 for Detroit and kept the score within one through multiple Vegas pushes, including a late sequence where he denied two heavy looks from Brandon Saad at 17:25 of the third. Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy summed it up postgame: the goalies matched each other all night and Schmid was “one shot better.”

How the goal arrived

The breakthrough came at 13:45 of the second period. Saad snapped a shot that forced Gibson into a block, the rebound kicked into traffic, and Barbashev elevated it from in tight for 1-0. Saad finished with a team-high seven shots on goal in 16:53, repeatedly attacking the middle lane and generating second-chance looks.

Third-period hinge: Schmid vs. DeBrincat

Detroit’s best window arrived early in the third when Alex DeBrincat produced back-to-back Grade-A chances at 3:03. Schmid caught the first with the glove and, as the puck popped free, reacted with a swat to deny the rebound. The sequence preserved the one-goal edge and tilted momentum back toward Vegas.

Goal erased on offside

With 4:54 remaining, the Golden Knights briefly celebrated what looked like Jeremy Lauzon’s first goal for the club, but Detroit challenged. Video review determined Brett Howden had lost control on the zone entry and was offside, overturning the tally. Cassidy applauded Lauzon’s night regardless, noting the physicality and discipline in his shifts.

Returns and context

Vegas welcomed Noah Hanifin back after a 10-game absence (undisclosed). The defenseman logged 22:40, posted three shots, and looked comfortable in rotation. The Golden Knights moved to 7-2-3 and have won two of their last three. Detroit slipped to 9-5-0 despite Gibson’s performance. Red Wings coach Todd McLellan acknowledged the effort in net and lamented the lack of finish, saying they need to “get him a win” and that does not happen without a goal.

What they said

Akira Schmid: tight 1-0 games are fun for goalies, the pressure sharpens focus; on the DeBrincat sequence he “threw the hand up” and got the second stop.
Brandon Saad: success came from finding middle ice and putting pucks into dangerous areas for bounces and rebounds.
John Gibson: credited Vegas’ defensive layers and shot blocking; called it a hard-fought game decided by a single look.

Team stats snapshot

Shots on goal: DET 24, VGK 34
Goaltenders: Schmid 24/24 SO – Gibson 33/34
Game-deciding sequence: Barbashev rebound at 13:45 of 2nd; offside challenge takes a late VGK goal off the board

Coach Mark comment
Vegas won the middle. Schmid held calm hands and managed depth, which stabilized their breakouts. Saad and Barbashev repeatedly attacked seams and created second pucks. Detroit generated pockets of pressure but did not own the blue paint consistently enough. That is the playoff template for a 1-0 result.

Kochetkov Shuts Out Rangers in Season Debut | IHM News

Kochetkov Shuts Out Rangers in Season Debut | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 5, 2025

Kochetkov makes 25 saves as Hurricanes shut out Rangers at MSG

Carolina suffocates New York as Rangers fall to 0-5-1 at home

NEW YORK Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov delivered a 25-save shutout in his first NHL start of the season, leading a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers and handing New York its sixth consecutive home loss to open the season.

The Rangers generated 13 shots in the opening 8:40, including clear looks for Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller, and Jonny Brodzinski, but Kochetkov turned all of them aside and Carolina controlled play from that point forward.

Nikolaj Ehlers scored his first goal with the Hurricanes on a first-period power play through a screen, Sean Walker added another late in the second off a face-off sequence, and Seth Jarvis sealed the win with an empty-netter.

New York recorded only 12 shots in the final 51 minutes and just one in the third period. Carolina improved to 8-4-0 while the Rangers fell to 0-5-1 at MSG and 6-6-2 overall.

Coach Mark comment
Kochetkov played with patience and strong interior positioning. Carolina protected the slot, cleared lanes, and managed their exits with purpose. New York had early looks but once Carolina controlled the walls and middle lane entries, the flow tilted decisively.

Minnesota beats Nashville 3-2 in OT after Stamkos equalizer with 0.3 seconds left | IceHockeyMan

Oilers Reportedly Open to Trading Stuart Skinner | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 5, 2025

Insiders: Oilers Evaluate Future in Goal, Reportedly Open to Stuart Skinner Trade

EDMONTON The Edmonton Oilers are keeping all options open in net as they continue to assess goaltender Stuart Skinner early in the 2025-26 season. According to multiple insiders, the organization would consider a trade if the right opportunity emerges, signaling a subtle shift in stance regarding the 27-year-old’s long-term role.

Skinner has shown improvement but has not fully reached elite form. Through nine games, he has recorded a 4-5-0 record, one shutout, a 2.52 goals-against average, a .900 save percentage, and a +2.1 goals-saved-above-expected. Edmonton acquired Connor Ingram from Utah to bolster depth, though he remains an AHL option at the moment.

On Oilers Now, insider Ryan Rishaug noted that Edmonton has a structured plan in place should the club decide to act. He added that general manager Stan Bowman may eventually be pushed toward a move if inconsistency returns.

Potential trade routes

Columbus Blue Jackets – Possible framework involving Elvis Merzlikins, salary considerations likely.
Pittsburgh Penguins – Tristan Jarry scenario depending on standings near deadline.
Buffalo Sabres – Devon Levi or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but Oilers seeking a clear upgrade.
Long shots – Ilya Sorokin or Juuse Saros (major cost and trade restrictions).

Executives around the league believe patience remains the Oilers’ priority unless an obvious top-tier target becomes available.

Coach Mark comment
Edmonton is being methodical, not emotional here. Skinner has improved his scan habits and post integration, but the consistency layer still is not fully locked. Timing matters with goalie decisions when you are built to win now.

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Bruins rally past Islanders 4-3 in shootout as Khusnutdinov scores late and decides it | IHM News

Bruins rally past Islanders 4-3 in shootout as Khusnutdinov scores late and decides it | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 5, 2025

Khusnutdinov lifts Bruins over Islanders in shootout

Rookie ties it from his knees late in the third and beats Sorokin in the skills contest

ELMONT, N.Y. Boston found a way in a heavy game and extended its streak to four straight wins. Marat Khusnutdinov tied the contest 3-3 at 15:06 of the third from his knees after pouncing on a rebound in the low slot, then scored the only goal of the shootout to push the Bruins past the Islanders 4-3 at UBS Arena.

Head coach Marco Sturm praised the poise on the bench, noting the group never sagged after New York punches. The Bruins had already erased two separate deficits with goals from Viktor Arvidsson and Pavel Zacha, the latter on a power play, while Jeremy Swayman delivered 29 saves including key stops late in regulation and another on a last-second rush during a New York power play.

Bo Horvat powered the Islanders with two goals, exploiting transition windows off quick touches from Mathew Barzal and Kyle Palmieri. Anthony Duclair opened the scoring early in the second with a turnaround look through a screen. Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 of 27 for New York, sharp on east-west sequences before the equalizer and shootout.

Arvidsson first leveled it 1-1 at 12:21 of the second by jamming at the left post, the puck deflecting in off Anders Lee’s skate. Horvat answered 45 seconds later on a two-on-one with Barzal, finishing short side off the post. With 17:29 gone in the period, Zacha buried a rebound into an open net after Charlie McAvoy’s shot caromed off Sorokin’s pad, tying the game 2-2 on the man advantage.

New York regained the lead at 5:05 of the third when Horvat struck again, this time in stride after Matthew Schaefer exited the penalty box and quickly connected with Palmieri in the neutral zone for a stretch feed. The Bruins pressed, created volume through the middle, and finally got level on Khusnutdinov’s second-chance effort. In the dying seconds of regulation, Schaefer nearly won it for the Islanders on a power-play rush but Swayman blocked the in-tight attempt.

Scoring summary

2nd, 5:11 NYI – Duclair, turnaround shot through a screen, 1-0
2nd, 12:21 BOS – Arvidsson, jam at left post, 1-1
2nd, 13:06 NYI – Horvat, finish on Barzal 2-on-1, 2-1
2nd, 17:29 BOS PP – Zacha, rebound into open net, 2-2
3rd, 5:05 NYI – Horvat, high-slot release off stretch sequence, 3-2
3rd, 15:06 BOS – Khusnutdinov, from knees on rebound, 3-3
SO BOS – Khusnutdinov, winner

Goaltenders

BOS: Swayman 29 saves on 32. NYI: Sorokin 24 saves on 27.

Team notes

Boston improves to 8-7-0 and has won four in a row including a 5-2 victory over New York on October 28.
Islanders fall to 6-5-2. They created multiple third-period looks but could not extend the lead to two.
Khusnutdinov shows deception on the shootout attempt with a shoulder fake and blocker-side finish.

Coach Mark comment
Boston stayed connected between forwards and defense, which is why the third-man support looked clean late. Khusnutdinov’s touch around the crease is real and Swayman managed screens well in traffic. This is the type of controlled response that travels on the road.

Flyers outlast Canadiens 5-4 in shootout after blowing 3-0 start | IHM News