Islanders Rally Past Predators in Shootout
The New York Islanders beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout in Nashville on October 27, ending a seven-game losing streak there. Semyon Varlamov earned his first win since November 2024.
The Islanders built a 3-0 lead before Nashville rallied to tie the game, but New York prevailed in the shootout on October 27. The victory was the Islanders’ first in Nashville since 2017 and gave goaltender Semyon Varlamov his first win since November 14, 2024.
Anthony Duclair opened the scoring in the first period, and Brayden Schenn added a goal that marked the 300th of his NHL career. Bo Horvat scored early in the second on a one-timer set up by Matthew Schaefer, putting New York ahead by three.
Filip Forsberg scored on a power play to begin Nashville’s comeback. Alexander Kerfoot made it 3-2, then Ryan O’Reilly tied the game early in the third by knocking in a loose puck near the crease. Nashville pressed late in regulation, but the teams went to overtime.
New York had an extended power-play opportunity in overtime but could not score. Kyle Palmieri and Horvat converted in the shootout, while Varlamov stopped both Nashville attempts. He finished with 20 saves; Juuse Saros made 25 for the Predators, who fell to 0-5 in games decided beyond regulation this season.
The Islanders visit Minnesota on Thursday. Nashville hosts Washington that night.