Islanders defeat Lightning 3-2 in overtime, extend win streak to seven

The New York Islanders secured their seventh consecutive victory with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tony DeAngelo scored the game-winning goal just 33 seconds into overtime, while Kyle Palmieri and Adam Boqvist also found the net, with Boqvist making a notable debut. The Lightning initially took the lead with a goal from Jake Guentzel, but the Islanders rallied back, with Boqvist tying the game late in the second period. Nikita Kucherov managed to equalize with just 46.1 seconds remaining in regulation. Despite a strong performance from goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, who made 33 saves, Tampa Bay struggled offensively, marking their fourth game in six where they scored fewer than three goals. The Islanders, facing injury challenges, aim to maintain their momentum as they head to Florida for their next game.