The last time the Islanders made the playoffs, it was in large part due to all the times they got a point for losing in overtime. This time, if they make it, it will be in some measure because they haven’t lost a game during 3-on-3 play all year.

The 24-year-old winger had a hand in the Islanders ' final two goals of the night, including Jean-Gabriel Pageau's OT winner. Holmstrom has stepped up his production in a middle-six role since the calendar flipped to 2026, and over his last 16 games he's delivered five goals and 13 points.

MONTREAL (AP) — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 3:14 into overtime, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two goals in a 55-second span in the second period and the New York Islanders rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night.