Finally, a comeback win. Finally, a real winning streak. Finally, some real hope that the Islanders can make a run at this thing. Mathew Barzal, whose parents were in attendance,

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Matthew Barzal scored the latest go-ahead goal for the Islanders in 2 ½ seasons and it held up for the winner as Marcus Hogberg made 21 saves for his first NHL win since April 2021 and the Isles defeated Utah HC 2-1 before a sellout crowd of 11,131 at Delta Center.

Utah immediately pulled Ingram, but the Islanders blocked four shots and goalie Marcus Hogberg made one save to preserve the win. Brock Nelson also scored for the Islanders, who have won three straight games for the first time this season. Hogberg made 21 ...

Brock Nelson also scored in the third period to tie the score as the Islanders won a third straight game for the first time this season.

Nelson scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.

The Saskatoon native held Utah in the game Saturday through a sluggish first period. Ingram was strong and steady as the Islanders unleashed 14 shots on goal to The Club’s five. It allowed Utah to better find its stride in the middle frame.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. Marcus Hogberg finished with 21 saves for New York and Brock Nelson also ...

The Islanders play their first game in Salt Lake City when they visit the Utah Hockey Club (9 p.m., et, MSGSN2)

With 1:25 to play in the third, Mathew Barzal scored on a scramble play to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead for the 2-1 final: UP NEXT: The Islanders seven-game homestand begins on Tuesday night at 7:30 PM ET against the Ottawa Senators .

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