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Mathew Barzal’s goal keeps Islanders alive in first round

April 27, 2024

Highlights from Game 4, where the Islanders defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime.

3 stars

1. Matthew Barzal

Barzal’s individual effort for his first goal, after putting together a quiet series up to that point, was top-notch.

He then scored the winning goal and added two more points.

Matthew Barzal of the New York Islanders reacts after tipping the puck in for the winning goal in second overtime.
2. Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Michelle Falci/New York Post

2. Jean-Gabriel Pageau

Pageau had not yet made his presence felt in the series after returning from injury in Game 2, but he was in the best possible shape on Saturday, scoring early in the third to make it 2-1 and dot the dots. He recorded 19 hits in 23 at-bats. .

3. Semyon Varlamov

There was no question that Varlamov would find the back of the net in Game 4, but another outstanding effort from the netminder saw Varlamov stop 42 shots and continue to lead the Islanders throughout the game. was completed.

New York Islanders' Semyon Varlamov makes a save against Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Martinuk. — New York Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov makes a save against Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinuk. Michelle Falci/New York Post

important moment

Barzal’s goal midway through the second period prevented a quiet end to the Islanders’ season and gave them enough momentum to extend the series to Game 5.