Simon Holmstrom’s first stint on the Islanders’ top line was a flop. Try two, however, has been a different story.
Try two, however, has produced not one but two consecutive two-goal games from Holmstrom — a feat he had never accomplished in his NHL career before Friday.
A Simon Holmstrom is congratulated by teammates after scoring one of his two goals in the Islanders’ 3-0 win over the Sabres on Nov. 30, 2024.“He’s ripping it,” said Anders Lee, who is playing alongside Holmstrom and Bo Horvat. “I think the other thing that’s been huge for us with him, he’s such a smart player. He fits seamlessly in, he knows exactly what we’re looking to do out there.
On Saturday, it was finishing Lee’s feed on a two-on-one rush before winning the puck at five-on-six and scoring into an empty net — the sort of play the Islanders constantly struggle to make at the game’s decisive moments.With 12 points, Holmstrom is nearly halfway to the 25 he had last season in less than a third of the number of games.
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