"I think it's a lot of puck possession. Our structure within our 3-on-3 game - we don't give up much. It's just a matter of possessing the puck and making the right plays at the right time. After briefly losing the opening draw, the Islanders quickly regained control and never surrendered the puck. Smart changes and patient puck management tired out the Blue Jackets before Simon Holmstrom buried the winner."
"The Islanders have shown a belief regardless the circumstances this season, and that belief is no stronger than when playing 3-on-3. In a tight playoff race, overtime isn't about survival anymore. It's become a weapon - and perhaps the biggest reason the Islanders control their own destiny."
The New York Islanders have transformed overtime from a source of frustration into a competitive advantage, achieving an 8-0 record in sudden-death games this season. This marks a franchise record and represents a dramatic shift from previous years when overtime losses accumulated in the standings. The Islanders' success stems from disciplined 3-on-3 play, emphasizing puck possession and smart structure. They remain the only NHL team without allowing an overtime goal and have gone 6-0 in road overtime games. Their performance rivals the 2021 Vegas Golden Knights' 9-0 overtime run during a shortened season. With 22 games remaining, the Islanders can surpass their franchise record of nine overtime goals from 2023-24.
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