Mathew Barzal raved about Patrick Roy's impact on the club's culture and what he's learned from the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender over the last year.

Marcus Hogberg also became the first third-string netminder to win a game for the Islanders since Cory Schneider in April 2022. The Islanders did not hold practice Sunday after returning from Utah.

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,

Noah Dobson and Ryan Pulock also scored, Marcus Hogberg made 18 saves and the Islanders snapped a two-game skid.

The Islanders entered Saturday looking to set a season high with a third straight win. Additional injuries to top-six forward Anthony Duclair and defenseman Adam Pelech that forced them to miss significant time during the season’s first half have played a role in the Islanders’ inconsistency, but that's not the sole reason.

The New York Islanders (18-20-7) snapped their two-game skid with a 4-1 win over the lowly San Jose Sharks (14-28-6) on Saturday night. The induction of Brent Sutter into the Islanders’ Hall of Fame preceded the night,

Although the San Jose Sharks aren't a strong team, a young team that will have to "go through pain before gain," as head coach Patrick Roy said following Saturday's morning skate, he has been a fun watch with 13 goals and 19 assists for 32 points in 34 games.

Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist for the New York Islanders in a 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks at UBS Arena on Saturday. Barclay Goodrow scored for the Sharks (14-28-6),

NEW YORK — Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal ... and finished with 363 goals and 466 assists in his 19-year NHL career. Sharks: 19-year-old forward Will Smith skated alongside ...

Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and ... and finished with 363 goals and 466 assists in his 19-year NHL career. Sharks: 19-year-old forward Will Smith skated alongside Mikael ...