Noah Dobson Clinches Islanders' 4-3 Shootout Win Against Canadiens with Ninth-Round Goal

Saturday, October 19th, 2024

In an exhilarating shootout, Noah Dobson's decisive goal in the ninth round secured a 4-3 triumph for the New York Islanders against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Islanders saw goals from Bo Horvat, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee during regulation play, with Dobson contributing two assists. Semyon Varlamov was solid in goal with 21 saves.

For the Canadiens, Cole Caufield scored twice, and Logan Mailloux also found the back of the net. Cayden Primeau was active in goal with 33 saves.

In the shootout, Kyle Palmieri and Simon Holmstrom scored for the Islanders, while Oliver Kapanen and Emil Heineman scored for Montreal.

Caufield managed to push the game into overtime with a late goal, yet the Islanders ultimately secured the win.

Mailloux celebrated his first NHL goal in the second period, leveling the score after initial goals from Horvat and Palmieri gave the Islanders the lead.

A pivotal moment came when Varlamov made a crucial save against Caufield's breakaway, maintaining the tie in the second period.

The Islanders' defense was strong, holding the Canadiens to just 24 shots.

Looking ahead, the Canadiens will host the Rangers on Tuesday, while the Islanders are set to welcome Detroit.

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