Mathew Barzal scored the OT winner at 3:40 of the extra frame on Friday, as the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 at Prudential Center.
Barzal was sprung on a breakaway for the game winner, knocking his own rebound past Keith Kinkaid for his third goal of the season. The win secured an extra point for the Islanders and a sense of relief after allowing the tying goal with 10.9 seconds to play. The Isles also snapped a two-game losing streak in the process.
Game Recap: Islanders 4, Devils 3 OT
Barzal scores OT winner as Isles pick up win over Devils