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Islanders 4 (EN), Blackhawks 1: Horvat, Stanley(?!) stay hot

The New York Islanders extended their early-season momentum with a commanding 4–1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, evening their record to 2–2 in the process. Bo Horvat led the charge with two goals—one on the power play and another in empty net—while Emil Heineman added a precise shot assisted by Horvat’s screen.

Logan Stanley, filling in for the injured Alex Romanov, contributed two assists in his first four games since signing, underscoring the Islanders’ depth even with key absences. The Blackhawks struggled defensively, allowing two quick goals in the second period that sealed the victory, though Ilya Sorokin provided late support for Chicago’s offense.

The game took an unexpected turn late when Frank Nazar drew a match penalty for a dangerous shoulder check on Horvat during the empty-net goal. The ensuing chaos included a scuffle between Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Tyler Bertuzzi, followed by a roughing penalty on Wyatt Kaiser after a collision with Heineman.

Horvat was briefly checked for a head injury but appeared unharmed, and the Islanders closed out the win against a depleted Blackhawks lineup. Next up for New York is a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

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