The youngest player to score in overtime, Matthew Schaefer, lifted the New York Islanders to a 3-2 win over the Utah Mammoth on Friday night. Schaefer, a defenseman and the top pick in the NHL draft, scored a slap shot 2:08 into overtime, becoming the youngest player to score an overtime goal in a regular-season NHL game. This achievement surpasses Sidney Crosby's record from 2005. The Islanders, on a four-game winning streak, also had goals from Jonathan Drouin and Emil Heineman, with Tony DeAngelo contributing two assists. David Rittich, the Islanders' goalie, made 27 saves, including all 16 after the first period. The Mammoth, known for their strong defense, outshot the Islanders 29-21 but dropped to 5-1-1 at home. New York tied the game with 6:16 remaining, and the goal was initially disallowed before being reversed after a video review. Heineman opened the scoring early in the first period, and JJ Peterka tied the game with just under 7 minutes remaining. The Mammoth's Dylan Guenther ended their seven-game power-play goal drought, but the Islanders' strong defense and power-play skills prevailed, squelching five of six opportunities. The Islanders' win, despite being in the second half of a back-to-back, showcased their resilience and ability to match the Mammoth's energy.
