Scott Mayfield Earns First Iron Man Mask in 4-3 OT Win Over Columbus

Scott Mayfield earned the Iron Man mask in the New York Islanders' 4-3 OT win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

He didn't score the OT winner - but his third period goal to take a 3-2 lead was crucial in the win, while he also made a nice play to set up Anders Lee for the Islanders' first goal of the same. 

“It’s always nice getting points, but it’s just about playing hard against their d and getting picks to the net,” Mayfield said. “Lee did a good job getting in front, so just has to get him there, and we had some lucky bounces.”

Mayfield has always been a stay-at-home defenseman, focusing on the defensive elements of the game. His teammates felt his two points were a well-earned recognition for the hard work he puts in, night in, night out. 

“He's very solid, defensively for us,” said Simon Holmstrom, who buried the overtime winner on Saturday. “He's big and strong and makes the right plays. For him to get those two points today as well, he deserves it. He’s been playing some great hockey.”