Islanders Secure First Back-to-Back Wins of Season

The New York Islanders secured their second consecutive win by defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2, marking the first time this season they have won back-to-back games. Anders Lee, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Oliver Wahlstrom scored for the Islanders, with Wahlstrom's goal being his first of the season and a game-winner after a nearly year-long drought. Goaltender Semyon Varlamov was instrumental in the victory, making 28 saves. The Islanders initially led 3-0 before the Senators mounted a comeback attempt with goals from Nick Jensen and Drake Batherson, but Bo Horvat sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Isaiah George impressed in his second NHL game, playing significant minutes alongside Noah Dobson. The Senators have now lost five out of their last seven games, struggling to maintain momentum despite efforts from goaltender Anton Forsberg.