"New York arrives in Toronto riding momentum after a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday at UBS Arena. Simon Holmstrom scored twice and Casey Cizikas added another as the Islanders built a three-goal first-period lead. David Rittich stopped 30 of 32 shots to earn his first career win against his former team."
"The Islanders continue to thrive in tight contests. Saturday's victory marked the Isles league-leading 25th one-goal win of the season, leaving them one shy of tying the franchise record set during the 2014-15 campaign."
"Special teams have also played a major role in the Islanders' success. Jean-Gabriel Pageau recorded the primary assist on Holmstrom's shorthanded goal against Calgary, giving him a league-leading seven shorthanded points this season. As a team, the Islanders rank near the top of the NHL with nine shorthanded goals."
The New York Islanders travel to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. New York arrives with momentum following a 3-2 victory over Calgary, where Simon Holmstrom scored twice and David Rittich earned his first career win against his former team. The Islanders continue excelling in close games, recording their 25th one-goal victory this season, approaching the franchise record. Special teams contribute significantly to their success, with Jean-Gabriel Pageau leading the league with seven shorthanded points and the team ranking near the top with nine shorthanded goals. Max Shabanov is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, while Semyon Varlamov shows encouraging progress in practice. The Islanders hold 81 points, trailing Pittsburgh by two in the Metropolitan Division. Toronto enters with three consecutive games with points but will miss star center Auston Matthews due to an MCL injury.
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