What did Barzal mean the other day when he said Roy's culture was like nothing he'd ever been a part of after years under Trotz?

Finally, a comeback win. Finally, a real winning streak. Finally, some real hope that the Islanders can make a run at this thing. Mathew Barzal, whose parents were in attendance,

Mathew Barzal raved about Patrick Roy's impact on the club's culture and what he's learned from the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender over the last year.

Marcus Hogberg also became the first third-string netminder to win a game for the Islanders since Cory Schneider in April 2022. The Islanders did not hold practice Sunday after returning from Utah.

The Islanders entered Saturday looking to set a season high with a third straight win. Additional injuries to top-six forward Anthony Duclair and defenseman Adam Pelech that forced them to miss significant time during the season’s first half have played a role in the Islanders’ inconsistency, but that's not the sole reason.

The New York Islanders were able to enjoy three days off following one of their most impressive wins of the season. They will need a little more than 24 hours to find out if the win was a sign of things to come or just another false start.

Barzal notched two assists, including one on the power play, and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

The New York Islanders have gone streaking in January – they lost three games in a row to start the month, then won three games on their road trip, then lost back-to-back games on Jan.

Brock Nelson also scored in the third period to tie the score as the Islanders won a third straight game for the first time this season.

Noah Dobson and Ryan Pulock also scored, Marcus Hogberg made 18 saves and the Islanders snapped a two-game skid.

Barzal scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.

Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1