Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri and Oliver Wahlstrom power 5-3 victory over Senators

In a stunning display of resilience, the New York Islanders triumphed over the well-rested Ottawa Senators, despite being down to just four defensemen. Kyle Palmieri and Oliver Wahlstrom showcased their skills with a goal and an assist each, while Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee, and Simon Holmstrom also made impressive contributions to secure the 5-3 victory.

New York’s Semyon Varlamov stood strong in the net, turning away 28 shots to further solidify the Islanders’ win. However, the game was not without its challenges, as injuries to Adam Pelech and Sebastian Aho forced the team to push through with only four defensemen for the remainder of the game.

Friday’s game marked the Senators’ first appearance since their return from Sweden, with Drake Batherson scoring twice and Tim Stutzle adding a goal for Ottawa. Anton Forsberg made 21 saves in the losing effort for the Senators.

The game was a whirlwind of action, with the Islanders taking a two-goal lead early in the third period, and a frenzy of goals in the second period from both sides. The back-and-forth battle culminated in a gripping display of determination and skill from both teams on the ice.

Looking ahead, the Islanders are set to face Philadelphia on Saturday night, while the Senators are preparing for a showdown against Florida on Monday night as they wrap up their six-game homestand.