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Islanders Historic Overtime Success Continues Playoff Push

The New York Islanders became the first team in NHL history to win their first 10 OT games.

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Mar 11, 2026
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There is no 3-on-3 overtime in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the New York Islanders have dominated in that regular-season tie-breaker as they remain in a playoff spot.

Once Mathew Barzal deked around St. Louis Blues Jordan Kyrou and deposited the rubber high glove side past Joel Hofer from the slot, the Islanders improved to 10-0 in games decided in overtime.

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They are the first team in NHL history to win the first 10 games decided in overtime.

But wait, there’s more.

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