Adding at the deadline infuses already confident Islanders with even more belief

New York Islanders’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates after his winning goal with teammates Simon Holmstrom (10), Casey Cizikas, second from left, and Matthew Schaefer (48) during overtime NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

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