""A lot of commitment... a lot of sacrifice," Pageau said. "We're on the same page and working extremely hard to climb up the standings. Everyone is buying in and it feels like a good energy right now.""
""It's something we've worked a lot on," Pageau said. "There are good power plays in this league and penalty kill is extremely important. Everyone takes pride.""
""His hockey IQ is outstanding," Pageau said. "You see the confidence - protecting pucks, blocking shots, the little details you don't always see on the scoresheet.""
""It was amazing," he said. "The little butterflies - it just makes you happy as a teammate. He worked so hard and he deserved that chance, and he took it." "You could feel the joy in his eyes," he said. "It was contagious.""
The Islanders built a five-game point streak on collective buy-in, disciplined structure, commitment, and sacrifice aimed at climbing the standings. A strong penalty kill supplied momentum, including Simon Holmstrom's short-handed goal. Holmstrom has shown improved five-on-five play after moving up to Pageau's line, demonstrating confidence, puck protection, shot blocks, and attention to small details. Repetition, communication, and chemistry underpin the team's short-handed success and readiness to transition. Marshall Warren made his NHL debut and recorded two assists, generating visible joy in the locker room and energizing teammates during the moment.
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