Bo Horvat delivered a spectacular performance, netting his second goal in overtime to secure a thrilling 5-4 victory for the New York Islanders against the Boston Bruins. The game, played on Sunday night, marked the end of a three-game losing streak for the Islanders, thanks to contributions from Anders Lee, who scored twice, and Ryan Pulock, who added a goal and an assist.
The win was crucial for New York, which had struggled recently, securing only three victories in their last nine games. Ilya Sorokin was instrumental in goal, making 26 saves to keep the Islanders in contention.
On the other side, David Pastrnak shone for the Bruins, scoring twice, alongside goals from Cole Koepke and Justin Brazeau. This loss extended Boston's troubling stretch to four consecutive defeats, highlighting their struggle under interim coach Joe Sacco.