The New York Islanders showcased a strong performance on Friday night, extending their winning streak to three games with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Anthony Duclair and Bo Horvat scored within 55 seconds of each other late in the first period, turning the tide after Tyson Foerster's initial strike for the Flyers. Brock Nelson added another goal in the second period, enabling the Islanders to capitalize on their recent momentum, with Ilya Sorokin making 29 saves to secure the win. The Islanders have now claimed six of their last eight games, while the Flyers continue to struggle, marked by their back-to-back losses.

This victory brought the Islanders back to .500 for the first time since December 12, improving their record to 20-20-7. Sorokin's solid performance has been a crucial element of the team's recent success, as their goaltenders have allowed one goal or fewer in six of the last seven games. The Flyers, on the other hand, fell to 1-7-1 in their second games of back-to-backs this season.