Simon Holmstrom's overtime goal secures Islanders' 4-3 win over Wild

Simon Holmstrom scored a backhander in overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul. The Islanders tied the game late in the second on a short-handed play before Holmstrom finished it in 3-on-3 overtime.

The New York Islanders defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul on Saturday night. The game featured fast, high-level play from both teams and several lead changes. Simon Holmstrom scored the game-winner in overtime after the Islanders tied the game late in the second period. The result followed a tense third period in which the Wild applied sustained pressure but the Islanders held on. Key details: - Simon Holmstrom scored the overtime winner on a backhand, his second goal of the night, to end the game 4-3 for the Islanders. - Casey Cizikas scored short-handed after Holmstrom forced a turnover, tying the game 3-3 with 26 seconds left in the second period. - Ben Jones and Jean-Gabriel Pageau traded goals in the opening five minutes, and Matt Boldy scored on a 5-on-3 power play to put Minnesota ahead late in the first. - Midway through the second, a sequence involving Quinn Hughes, Dryden Hunt and Kirill Kaprizov gave Minnesota a 3-2 lead. - Tony DeAngelo was called for slashing at 18:18 of the second period, creating a power-play chance for the Wild. - Goaltender Ilya Sorokin made several key saves, including a series of in-tight stops on Danila Yurov in the third period. Summary: The Islanders found ways to withstand Minnesota's speed and chances and secured two points with Holmstrom's overtime goal. Coach Patrick Roy may keep the same lines for the team's next scheduled game Tuesday in Winnipeg.