Winning in OT is so much better than collecting loser points all year, right?
For the New York Islanders, that mindset is defining their season. After Saturday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Islanders improved to 8-0 in games decided during sudden death. They are the only NHL team this season not to allow an overtime goal — a remarkable combination of execution and discipline in 3-on-3 play.
It’s a dramatic shift from past seasons when overtime losses padded the standings but left lingering frustration. Now, the Islanders are finishing the job. Their eight straight overtime wins are a franchise record.