Islanders Triumph Over Panthers with Gauthier's First Goal
The New York Islanders secured a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers, concluding their three-game Eastern trip with back-to-back wins. Despite missing Mat Barzal due to illness, the Islanders never trailed in the game. Ilya Sorokin made 42 saves, providing a strong performance in goal. Julien Gauthier scored his first goal as an Islander, helping to secure the win. The Islanders now have a 10-7-6 record and will embark on a six-game homestand.