The severely shorthanded New York Islanders were defeated by the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night, dropping a 4-3 decision in overtime at UBS Arena. The setback dropped the Islanders to 6-6-3 through the first 15 games of the 2024-25 NHL Season,

The Islanders found a way to gain a two-goal third period lead, and failed to maintain their edge, eventually falling 4-3 in OT. The Islanders were tested early. Pierre Engvall was sent to the box for two minutes for holding Devils defenseman Brett Pesce at 8:14 left in the first.

After a brilliant first two periods from Ilya Sorokin, the Devils scored twice in the third.  Jack Hughes' breakaway winner at 2:35 of overtime snapped the Islanders two-game winning streak.