Islanders Erase 3-0 Deficit for Dramatic OT Win Over Blues

Mathew Barzal scored the overtime winner after the Islanders rallied from a three-goal deficit in the road victory.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The New York Islanders overcame a 3-0 deficit in the second period to force overtime and then win 4-3 over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Mathew Barzal scored the overtime winner after assisting on two of the Islanders' three unanswered goals in regulation. The Islanders outshot the Blues 49-23 and improved to 10-0-0 in overtime games this season.

Why it matters

The Islanders' dramatic comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to battle back from large deficits, a valuable trait for a team looking to make a deep playoff run. The loss ended the Blues' four-game winning streak, though they remain on a five-game points streak.

The details

Down 3-0 midway through the second period, the Islanders scored three unanswered goals to force overtime. Barzal assisted on two of those goals before netting the winner 2:11 into overtime. Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist, while Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves to earn the win. For the Blues, Jimmy Snuggerud had a goal and two assists, while Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway also scored.

  • The Islanders scored three unanswered goals in the second and third periods to tie the game 3-3 and force overtime.
  • Mathew Barzal scored the overtime winner 2:11 into the extra period.

The players

Mathew Barzal

A star forward for the New York Islanders who scored the overtime winner and assisted on two other goals in the comeback victory.

Ilya Sorokin

The Islanders' starting goaltender who made 20 saves to earn the win.

Jimmy Snuggerud

A Blues forward who had a goal and two assists in the losing effort.

Joel Hofer

The Blues' goaltender who made a career-high 46 saves while facing 49 shots.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept battling back. That's the kind of resilience this team has shown all season.”

— Mathew Barzal (therinklive.com)

What’s next

The Islanders will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their playoff push, while the Blues will aim to rebound from the tough loss.

The takeaway

The Islanders' dramatic overtime victory showcases their ability to overcome large deficits, a valuable trait for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. The loss is a tough one for the Blues, but they remain in a strong position in the Western Conference playoff race.