Kyle Palmieri scores OT winner as Islanders top Canadiens 3-2 for 6th straight victory

The New York Islanders continued their impressive form in the National Hockey League (NHL) with a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. This win marked the team's sixth consecutive success, further solidifying their position in the Metropolitan Division standings.

Kyle Palmieri was the hero for the Islanders, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime at the 11:47 mark. His goal came after a beautiful setup from teammate Adam Pelech, who recorded his second assist of the night. Palmieri's goal was his 20th goal of the season, demonstrating his importance to the team's offense.

The first period saw the Canadiens take an early lead through a goal from Christian Dvorak, but the Islanders responded in the second period with goals from Pierre Engvall and Casey Cizikas, both assisted by Pelech. Engvall's goal was his seventh of the season, while Cizikas's goal was his seventh goal and 25th point of the campaign.

Semyon Varlamov, in goal for the Islanders, made 13 saves throughout the game, including some crucial stops in overtime, to secure the win for his team. The victory moved the Islanders to third place in the Metropolitan Division, with 89 points, three points clear of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have three games remaining in their schedule.

The Islanders' impressive run has put them in a strong position to secure a playoff spot, with just three games remaining in their regular season. Their next game is against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, April 30, at UBS Arena. The team will be looking to continue their winning ways and potentially extend their lead in the division.

The Montreal Canadiens, on the other hand, remain in eighth place in the Atlantic Division, with just a slim chance of making the playoffs. Their next game is against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, April 30, at TD Garden. The Canadiens will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.