RESILIENCE: New York Islanders & Sorokin SHOCK Devils in OT—What Does This WIN Mean for the Team?

New York Islanders shock New Jersey Devils with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win—are the Isles finally finding consistency on their road trip? Gil Martin spotlights Mathew Barzal’s clutch OT goal, Ilya Sorokin’s stellar goaltending, and Bo Horvat’s scoring surge as key factors in the Islanders’ evolving identity. The team’s resilience, defensive improvements, and smarter road play raise hopes of a playoff push, even as familiar penalty troubles persist.

Insights include Matthew Schaefer’s standout performance drawing comparisons to NHL legends, discussion of the Pageau-Holmstrom line struggles, and Patrick Roy’s ice time adjustments for Tony DeAngelo. The episode covers potential trade scenarios for Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anders Lee, and Mathew Barzal, and teases the Islanders’ roster decisions ahead of tough matchups against Vegas. Can New York continue this momentum and close the gap with the league’s elite? Find out in this fast-paced analysis and interactive mailbag.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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