US EditionSimon Holmstrom's 2nd goal lifts Islanders past Wild in OT
Simon Holmstrom scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Islanders overcame three deficits to defeat the Wild 4-3 despite failing on all power plays.
- On Saturday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Simon Holmstrom scored his second goal with a backhand at 1:34 of overtime to win 4-3 for the New York Islanders.
- The Quinn Hughes, Vancouver defenseman, set up all three Minnesota Wild goals since Dec. 12, highlighting his influence in the game.
- After being recalled earlier in the day, Ben Jones, 26-year-old forward, scored his first NHL goal redirecting Brock Faber's pass, while Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots for Minnesota.
- With those milestones, Kirill Kaprizov, Wild forward, moved into second on the franchise list with 438 points and Matt Boldy reached his 27th goal and 50th point.
- After the overtime result, it was the fourth time in six games the Minnesota Wild, with a 26-11-9 record, needed extra time, highlighting the tight Western Conference playoff race.
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Simon Holmstrom’s overtime goal secures Islanders’ big win over Wild
It’s tough to top the win over the Avalanche last month, still just one of four times Colorado has lost in regulation, as the best by the Islanders this season. Saturday, though, might have a case.
The Record
Simon Holmstrom’s second goal gives Islanders a 4-3 overtime win over Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored his second goal of the game 1:34 into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pioneer Press
Islanders spoil Wild homecoming with OT win
Being on the road for two weeks is a challenge. But coming home brings its own set of obstacles, as the Minnesota Wild learned on Saturday. Simon Holmstrom scored his second goal of the game in overtime as the New York Islanders ruined the Wild’s 2026 homecoming, coming from behind three times to hand Minnesota a 4-3 loss in their first home game since before Christmas. ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 10: Filip Gustavsson #32 of the Minnesota Wild …
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