NEW YORK ISLANDERS NEWS

Adam Pelech - Grabs two assists Pelech notched a pair of assists in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.

Impact Pelelch set up Pierre Engvall in the second period before adding a second helper on Casey Cizikas' game-tying marker in the third. The 29-year-old Pelech had gone six games without a point prior to Thursday while logging just two assists in his last 16 contests. The blueliner is up to 16 points (one goal, 15 assists) through 55 games this season.

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Semyon Varlamov - Wins fourth straight Varlamov stopped 12 of 14 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Impact Varlamov and the Islanders needed overtime to earn the win, despite outshooting Montreal 31-to-14, but the 35-year-old netminder ultimately came away victorious. Varlamov's won six of his last seven starts, posting a .933 save percentage in that span while taking over the starting job in New York. He improves to 13-8-4 with a .916 save percentage and 2.66 GAA this season. The Islanders are back in action Saturday in a road matchup with the Rangers.

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'I love how together we are right now': Islanders inch closer to a playoff spot The Islanders have found a groove, and they are riding a strong run by Semyon Varlamov.

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Postgame @ NYI: Matheson | Montréal Canadiens Mike Matheson on lacking pressure against New York

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Postgame @ NYI: Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens Sam Montembeault on his performance against New York

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Palmieri lifts Islanders past Canadiens in OT | NHL.com Scores at 1:17, New York wins 6th straight, increases lead for 3rd in Metropolitan

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Kyle Palmieri scores in OT as Islanders top Canadiens Kyle Palmieri scored 1:17 into overtime Thursday night for the New York Islanders, who overcame a pair of one-goal deficits and moved closer...

APRIL 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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 M...

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Matt Martin - Leaves Thursday's game Martin (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Canadiens in the third period, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

Impact Martin blocked a shot and didn't return to the contest. His status for Saturday's game versus the Rangers has yet to be determined and there was no update on him after the game.

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Noah Dobson - Sustains upper-body injury Dobson (upper body) will be evaluated Friday after sustaining an injury in the first period of Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.

Impact Dobson played just three shifts in the contest before exiting. The defenseman's absence comes at a bad time for the Islanders, as they are still in the thick of a playoff race for one of the last two spots in the Eastern Conference.

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MTL@NYI: Caufield scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Montréal Canadiens MTL@NYI: Caufield scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

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MTL@NYI: Harris scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Montréal Canadiens MTL@NYI: Harris scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

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Montréal Canadiens - New York Islanders - Apr 11, 2024 | NHL.com NHL Gamecenter - Montréal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders, Apr 11, 2024 - summary, stats, boxscore, play by play, recap and more.

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Liveblog: Montembeault in goal for Canadiens vs. Islanders The Montreal Canadiens will look to continue lighting the lamp when they take on the New York Islanders ay UBS Arena on Thursday night.

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Pregame @ NYI: Caufield | Montréal Canadiens Caufield on his dynamic with Slafkovsky and Suzuki

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Ilya Sorokin - Starting on Saturday Sorokin will guard the road crease Saturday against the Rangers, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Sorokin was excellent in his last start, stopping 25 of 27 shots in a 4-2 win over Columbus on Thursday. The 28-year-old has seen his numbers drop a bit but has still been solid this season, recording a .907 save percentage and a 24-19-11 record in 54 appearances. He will have a tough matchup against the Rangers, who are 25-12-4 at home this year.

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Semyon Varlamov - Starting Thursday Varlamov will start Thursday at home against Montreal, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Varlamov was stellar in his last start, stopping 32 of 34 shots in a 4-2 win against the Rangers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has been a difference maker this year, recording a .917 save percentage and a 12-8-4 record in 26 appearances. He will have a favorable matchup against Montreal, which ranks 27th in goals per game at 2.79.

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Islanders not looking past Habs in late-season meeting With four games left in the regular season, the New York Islanders are in control of their playoff destiny -- and aware that this is no time...

APRIL 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Block or Charge: Was the Hit On Mike Zibanejad Intentionally "Vicious"? “Sometimes, frustration makes you say things,” says Islanders coach Patrick Roy

APRIL 10 • SUNHERALD.COM

New York looks to keep win streak going, hosts Montreal

The New York Islanders come into a matchup with the Montreal Canadiens as winners of five games in a row

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Noah Dobson - Distributes two helpers Dobson recorded two assists and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Dobson assisted on two of the goals in the first period for his 59th and 60th assist on the season. The 24-year-old defenseman is now on a modest three-game point streak, scoring two goals and two assists over that span. With 70 points in 78 games played, Dobson has emerged as a legitimate top-tier fantasy defenseman, offering a rare combination of offensive upside and strong peripheral categories.

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Bo Horvat - Two points in win Horvat picked up a goal and one assist in a 4-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Horvat registered the primary assist on the opening score and then put the second goal of the game - his 33rd of the year - into the back of the net 11:47 into the first period. In his past five games, Horvat has four goals and an assist in addition to 18 shots on net. Horvat has overcome a rough start and is flourishing on the Islanders' top line. His recent performance and strong finish to the season make him a valuable fantasy option. Moving forward, his long-term contract and improved production solidify him as a reliable center with upside in the future.

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