The New York Islanders faced a heartbreaking defeat against the Columbus Blue Jackets, losing 4-3 in a shootout after a controversial no-goal call. Kyle Palmieri thought he scored the game-winner by redirecting a shot from Alexander Romanov, but the referees ruled it out due to goaltender interference against Elvis Merzlikins. Coach Patrick Roy expressed frustration, questioning the reliance on Toronto for reviews, while Palmieri argued that the contact was initiated in the crease and criticized the quickness of the call. This loss leaves the Islanders tied with their New York rivals, the Rangers, and just one point behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The New York Islanders secured a commanding 5-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche, led by Simon Holmstrom's two goals and one assist, along with a stellar performance from goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who made 30 saves. This win marks the Islanders' fifth consecutive triumph, with notable contributions from Bo Horvat, Anders Lee, and Alexander Romanov.

Despite the loss, Colorado saw goals from Artturi Lehkonen and Jack Drury, and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 23 saves. The game was tied 1-1 until the Islanders erupted for four goals in the third period, including Horvat's game-winning goal.

Simon Holmstrom was the star of the night, scoring two goals and adding an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a convincing 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Ilya Sorokin showcased his skills in goal, making 30 saves to secure the win for New York, which has now extended its winning streak to five games.

The game was tightly contested up until the third period, where the Islanders erupted for four goals. Bo Horvat scored the game-winning goal, marking his 18th of the season. Anders Lee, Alexander Romanov, and Holmstrom added to the scoreboard, while Artturi Lehkonen and Jack Drury found the net for Colorado.

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a disappointing 5-2 defeat against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, marking their fourth loss in five games and leaving them with a precarious position as they battle for playoff contention. Despite a dominant performance for much of the game, Colorado faltered in the third period, allowing New York to capitalize on key mistakes.

Coach Jared Bednar expressed the urgency for his team to improve, stating, "Zero. No time. It’s go time now." The Avalanche currently hold the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference, but they are only six points ahead of the Vancouver Canucks, who have three games in hand.

This week’s waiver wire report highlights several players to target for fantasy leagues. Jackson Blake of the Carolina Hurricanes, currently available in 99.5% of leagues, has seen a surge in value following the acquisition of Mikko Rantanen, allowing him to join a potent line with Sebastian Aho. Jonathan Drouin, now on a line with Nathan MacKinnon after a trade, provides job security and power-play opportunities. Morgan Geekie is making waves with the Bruins, scoring six goals in seven games after moving to the top line. Meanwhile, Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks is also on the rise following a goal streak.

On defense, Tony DeAngelo and Alexander Romanov from the New York Islanders are worth considering due to their increasing roles in the wake of injuries. In goal, Jake Allen steps up as the starter for the New Jersey Devils after Jacob Markstrom's injury. Cam Talbot continues to show potential with the Detroit Red Wings. Short-term streaming options include Chandler Stephenson and Brock Nelson, who have favorable matchups coming up.