Islanders Edge Sharks in OT with Bo Horvat's Game-Winner

New York improves to 9-0 in overtime this season

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Bo Horvat scored the overtime winner as the visiting New York Islanders edged the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Saturday night. Horvat's backhand goal came at 4:20 of the extra period, helping the Islanders avoid a third straight loss and improve to 9-0 in overtime this season.

Why it matters

The Islanders' strong overtime record this season has been a key factor in their success, as they continue to find ways to win close games. Meanwhile, the Sharks have now dropped back-to-back overtime games, highlighting their struggles to close out tight contests.

The details

Tony DeAngelo scored in regulation for the Islanders, while Macklin Celebrini netted the lone goal for the Sharks. Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves to improve to 5-0-3 in eight career appearances against San Jose, while Yaroslav Askarov stopped 32 shots for the Sharks.

  • The game-winning goal was scored at 4:20 of overtime.
  • DeAngelo opened the scoring at 11:37 of the first period.
  • Celebrini tied the game 1-1 just 33 seconds into the second period.

The players

Bo Horvat

The Islanders' forward scored the overtime game-winner, his 27th goal of the season.

Ilya Sorokin

The Islanders' goaltender made 30 saves to improve to 5-0-3 in eight career appearances against the Sharks.

Macklin Celebrini

The Sharks' forward scored the game-tying goal in the second period, extending his point streak to five games.

Yaroslav Askarov

The Sharks' goaltender stopped 32 shots in the overtime loss.

Tony DeAngelo

The Islanders' defenseman opened the scoring with a first-period goal, his fifth of the season.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Islanders' ability to win close games in overtime has been a key factor in their success this season, as they continue to find ways to grind out victories. Meanwhile, the Sharks' struggles in overtime highlight the need for the team to improve its ability to close out tight contests.