Islanders Rookies Win 5-4 In Overtime Over Devils Rookies
The Islanders rookies defeated the Devils rookies 5-4 in overtime after Cole Eiserman tied it in regulation when the team pulled their goalie, then scored in overtime to win. That was not the only good news for the Islanders. Victor Eklund scored, and Daniil Prokhorov scored two goals.
The game was played on Sunday afternoon in UBS Arena. After there was no scoring in the first period, the game was tied at the end of regulation. The last tie was produced by Eiserman after the Islanders pulled their goaltender. Do you think Cole Eiserman will make the Islanders this season?
Islanders Rookies Beat Devils Rookies 5-4 in Overtime
The Islanders rookies got off to a great start in a 5-4 overtime win in their opening game of the season. Cole Eiserman tied the game at 4 after the team had pulled their goaltender with just 1:21 remaining. Then he stole the puck and scored with a minute left in overtime. Here is how the game played out. Here is how the game played out.
There were no goals in the first period. In the second period, Danil Prokorov gave the Isles a short-lived 1-0 lead. Mikael Diotte scored to tie the game at one. Then Luke Wilfley scored and gave the Devils a 2-1 lead. The game was tied at two early in the third period when Danil Prokorov scored again for the Isles.
Victor Eklund scored for the Isles next, giving them a 3-2 lead. However, Matyas Melovsky scored for New Jersey, tying the game up. Melovsky then scored again for the Devils. That goal gave them a 4-3 lead. Cole Eiserman scored to tie the game at 4, with just 1:22 remaining in the game. Then, Cole Eiserman scored the game-winner in overtime. That gave the Islanders a 5-4 overtime win.
High Stakes for the Rookies
These preseason games might seem unimportant, but they are for the team. The team stands on a precipice, with several aging veterans and holdovers mostly from the back-to-back conference championship teams. They also have many talented youngsters. Importantly, the team hopes that, at a minimum, Isiah George and Victor Eklund will have good training camps and make the team. It is good that the latter scored in this game.
There are others who could make waves for the team in this preseason. Danil Prokorov had two goals in this game, as did Cole Eiserman. The team hopes both have successful camps and make an impact with the big club this season. The former is a huge Russian second-round draft pick (he is 6′ 5″). The latter, and hero of this game, is a sniper who fits right in with the Islanders.
Also in this game for the team was hulking defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson. The Islanders hope he plays well and builds on his excellent season last year for the Erie Otters. Not playing in the National Hockey League in this game was 2026 first-round draft pick Malte Gustafsson. He is in Sweden, as his season there has already started.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Islanders rookies beat the Devils rookies 5-4 in overtime. The player of the game was Cole Esierman, who tied the game for the Isles rookies with just 1:21 remaining in the game, then scored the overtime winner. He had two goals for the Islanders.
Islanders prospect Danil Prokorov and the Devils’ Matyas Matyas both also had two goals. These two teams will also play on September 15. The game is at 6 p.m. and is also on Long Island.
Conclusion
This was about as good a game as the Islanders could have wanted. They need a sniper, and Cole Eiserman is a leading candidate to fill that role. Top Prospect Victor Eklund scored. Danil Prokorov had two goals. The strong performance helped the team, and they hope for another when these two teams face off again on September 15.
