PHILADELPHIA — The Bo Horvat era began promisingly for the Islanders.
He was noticeable at both ends of the ice despite not recording a point and the Islanders won their third straight, 2-1, over the Flyers on Monday night at Wells Fargo Center. They acquired the former Canucks captain during the All-Star break/bye week and signed him to an eight-year, $68 million extension.
The Islanders (26-22-5) also scored their first power play goal in 11 games as they matched the Penguins’ 57 points. The Penguins, who hold the final wild-card spot, have played four fewer games.
