The Islanders entered Saturday looking to set a season high with a third straight win. Additional injuries to top-six forward Anthony Duclair and defenseman Adam Pelech that forced them to miss significant time during the season’s first half have played a role in the Islanders’ inconsistency, but that's not the sole reason.

Finally, a comeback win. Finally, a real winning streak. Finally, some real hope that the Islanders can make a run at this thing. Mathew Barzal, whose parents were in attendance,

Brock Nelson also scored in the third period to tie the score as the Islanders won a third straight game for the first time this season.

SALT LAKE CITY – Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 left in the third period and the New York Islanders defeated the Utah Hockey Club 2-1 at Delta Center on Saturday. The forward found a rebound off a scrum in front of the net and lifted it over a sprawling Connor Ingram from the right circle.

Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club

SALT LAKE CITY — Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. Marcus Hogberg ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. Marcus Hogberg ...

Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. Marcus Hogberg finished with 21 saves for New York and Brock Nelson also scored for the Islanders,

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. Marcus Hogberg ...