Kiefer Sherwood starred for the Vancouver Canucks with two goals and an assist, leading the team to a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. Thatcher Demko recorded 26 saves, helping the Canucks recover from an early deficit. Aatu Raty, Derek Forbort, and Teddy Blueger also found the net for Vancouver. The Islanders' scoring came from Casey Cizikas and Tony DeAngelo, with Ilya Sorokin being pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots.

Vancouver took control of the game with three goals in just over seven minutes, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead. Blueger's early third-period goal prompted the Islanders to replace Sorokin with Marcus Hogberg. Despite the loss, DeAngelo extended his point streak to four games. The Canucks will look to build on this momentum in their next game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, while the Islanders face the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Brandon shares his insights for the NHL DFS contests on February 25, 2025, emphasizing a twelve-game slate with teams like Utah, Buffalo, and Dallas holding the highest implied totals at 3.5. Goalkeeper options include Cam Talbot, who offers decent value despite a mixed recent performance, and centers Aleksander Barkov and Logan Cooley, expected to thrive against weak opposing defenses. Wingers like Tage Thompson and Mackie Samoskevich are highlighted for their favorable matchups, while defenseman Tony DeAngelo stands out with potential for high returns.

Kevin Lankinen will be the starting goaltender for Team Finland in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off against Sweden following Juuse Saros' disappointing performance against the United States. Saros, who has struggled with the Nashville Predators, had a rough start allowing six goals on 32 shots in a 6-1 loss. Coach Antti Pennanen emphasized the need for adjustments, praising Lankinen's recent performance.

The Canadian team anticipates the return of top defenseman Cale Makar, who missed practice due to illness, as they prepare to face the U.S. on Saturday night. Canada is already facing roster challenges with Shea Theodore out due to injury. Meanwhile, U.S. coach Mike Sullivan is keeping his options open regarding any potential lineup changes after a strong victory over Finland.

Tony DeAngelo scored just 33 seconds into overtime, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory for the New York Islanders against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This win marked the Islanders' impressive seventh consecutive victory. Kyle Palmieri and Adam Boqvist also found the net for New York, while goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves to maintain the lead. The Lightning's Nikita Kucherov equalized with less than a minute left in regulation, after Jake Guentzel had opened the scoring earlier in the game. Guentzel's strong performance continues as he collects his 26th goal of the season.

Guentzel's initial goal came from a tip-in following Erik Cernak's shot. Boqvist, making his debut with the Islanders after being claimed off waivers, tied the game late in the second period with a follow-up after a breakaway attempt by Mat Barzal. Palmieri's goal in the third had put New York ahead, but Kucherov's late equalizer forced overtime. The Islanders continue their strong season as they prepare for their next matchup against the Florida Panthers.

In a thrilling matchup, the New York Islanders triumphed over the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2, securing their seventh consecutive win. The decisive moment came just 33 seconds into overtime when Tony DeAngelo scored on a breakaway, marking a standout performance for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin was instrumental in the victory, making 28 saves throughout the game. Kyle Palmieri and Adam Boqvist also contributed to the scoreline for New York, the latter making an impressive debut with the team after being claimed off waivers.

The game saw a resilient effort from the Lightning, who were led by Jake Guentzel, who opened the scoring in the second period. Nikita Kucherov tied the game late in regulation, but it wasn't enough to prevent their fourth game in six where they failed to score more than two goals. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots in goal for Tampa Bay, but ultimately it wasn't sufficient to halt the Islanders' momentum.