ELMONT — The Islanders are starting to make a habit of finding ways to overcome inconsistent efforts to pull out wins in the third period.
Simon Holmstrom sniped the game-winning goal over the right shoulder of star netminder Connor Hellebuyck with 10:03 in regulation to lift the Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night at UBS Arena.
“It feels great,” Holmstrom said, who shook off a hit just. moments earlier to cut toward goal from the right corner, get on the end of a deflected puck off Matt Martin’s stick, and roof his chance. “Especially such an important goal as well to get the lead
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