Horvat netted a goal and produced an assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.
Horvat led New York's attack in the absence of Mathew Barzal (upper body) on Friday, and it was the former's first multi-point effort of the season. Horvat fired a team-high eight shots on goal while adding one hit and a plus-2 rating in 20:54 of ice time. The left-shot center will be heavily relied upon for offensive production while Anthony Duclair (leg) and Barzal are sidelined. Horvat is tied for second on the team in points with seven (four goals, three assists) through 11 contests.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Secures win in overtime
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Horvat scored the game-winning goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
Horvat tallied 1:09 into overtime to secure the win in a game in which the Islanders never trailed. The 29-year-old center has scored in two of the last three games. He has three goals, one assist, 21 shots on net, four hits and a plus-2 rating over seven contests. The Islanders have already been shut out three times this year, which explains why Horvat's offense has been lukewarm so far.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Converts on power play
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Horvat scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.
Horvat's goal opened the scoring at 14:32 of the first period. Through five games, Horvat has three points, 16 shots on net, three hits and a plus-2 rating. The center is locked in on the first line, though the potential absence of Anthony Duclair (leg) could have a ripple effect through the Islanders' lineup.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Four shots in loss Saturday
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Horvat tallied four shots, one hit and a minus-1 rating in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Stars.
Horvat co-led the Islanders in shots in this game along with Kyle Palmieri, but he couldn't find a way to fire anything past Jake Oettinger, who secured his first shutout of the campaign. Horvat projects to be one of the Islanders' top scorers again after surpassing the 60-point mark for the second year in a row and the third time in his career in 2023-24, notching 33 goals and 35 helpers across 81 regular-season contests.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Puts away goal Thursday
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Horvat scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Utah.
Horvat's tally tied the game at 2-2 in the third period. The 29-year-old center is skating on a line with Anthony Duclair and Mathew Barzal, which has the potential to put up big numbers for an Islanders team flashing more skill than it has in recent years. Horvat exceeded the 60-point mark for the second year in a row and the third time in his career in 2023-24, producing 33 goals and 35 assists over 81 regular-season contests, and he earned 18 power-play points as well.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Nets two goals vs. Rangers
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Horvat bagged two goals on five shots in Friday's 5-2 preseason win over the Rangers.
Horvat opened his account with a power-play goal in the final minutes of the first half and scored again with a snap shot in the second period. He is coming off a career-best season in 2023-24 after notching 68 points (33 goals, 35 assists) across 81 regular-season appearances. Horvat is slated to center the Islanders' first line in the campaign opener against Utah on Oct. 10.
Horvat picked up two assists Saturday during a 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 4.
The 29-year-old helped set up both of Mathew Barzal's tallies on the afternoon, including the winner in the second OT period. Horvat has a goal and three points through four playoff games, but he could be due to light the lamp again -- he took five shots on net Saturday and has 15 in the series so far, tied with Kyle Palmieri for the team lead.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Scores goal in loss
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Horvat scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-3 defeat to Carolina in Game 2.
Horvat was able to end a five-game goal drought dating back to April 9 versus the Rangers. The Ontario native is averaging 3.75 shots on goal over his last four contests. If he keeps that rate up, he should start finding the back of the net with more consistency.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Two points in win
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Horvat picked up a goal and one assist in a 4-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.
Horvat registered the primary assist on the opening score and then put the second goal of the game - his 33rd of the year - into the back of the net 11:47 into the first period. In his past five games, Horvat has four goals and an assist in addition to 18 shots on net. Horvat has overcome a rough start and is flourishing on the Islanders' top line. His recent performance and strong finish to the season make him a valuable fantasy option. Moving forward, his long-term contract and improved production solidify him as a reliable center with upside in the future.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Power-play goal in win
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Horvat scored a goal on a team-high five shots in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Chicago.
Horvat broke through against Petr Mrazek early in the third period, one-timing a Mathew Barzal feed on the power play to tie the game 1-1. The 28-year-old Horvat now has goals in back-to-back games after going six contests without a tally. He's up to 31 goals and 65 points through 74 games this season.
Horvat scored two goals, one shorthanded, in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
The 28-year-old opened the scoring in the first period by beating Igor Shesterkin from a sharp angle, then muscled home a rebound in the second. Unfortunately for the Islanders and their playoff chances, that was all the offense they could muster. Horvat has been on a tear of late, scoring seven goals and 12 points over the last 10 games. He sits one tally short of his third straight 30-goal campaign.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Produces two points Sunday
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Horvat scored a goal on three shots, dished a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
Horvat has a trio of multi-point efforts over four games in March, racking up eight points this month. The 28-year-old is up to 26 tallies, 58 points, 195 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-8 rating through 62 contests this season. Horvat continues to produce steady offense from the top line, making him a safe choice in fantasy.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Three-point effort in San Jose
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Horvat scored a goal on four shots, dished two assists, added two PIM and went plus-4 in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
Horvat's second-period tally was the game-winning goal, his career-high sixth such marker of the year. The 28-year-old has six points over his last three contests. Horvat is up to 25 goals, 56 points, 192 shots on net, 31 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 61 outings overall. He's dialed in and thriving as the Islanders' top-line center.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Lights lamp in win
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Horvat scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Horvat scored his 24th goal of the year early in the third period and it eventually counted as the game-winner. It propelled the Islanders to their fourth straight win as they've made a solid push for a playoff spot. The 28-year old center also had six shots on net and three hits in 18:02 of ice time Tuesday. Since the start of January, Horvat has eight points (four goals and four assists) in 12 games.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Logs two helpers
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Horvat provided two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.
Horvat contributed to a dominant first two periods by the Islanders by putting up two apples on the way to a 5-0 lead over the Bruins. He added one shot on net in 19:03 of ice time. In the past 10 games, Horvat has three goals and four assists. While his recent performance hasn't been off the charts, he can be considered a dependable fantasy asset in deeper leagues as the Islanders fight for their playoff lives.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Bags OT winner
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Horvat scored a goal on a team-high seven shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.
Horvat tallied the game-winner midway through the extra frame Monday, one-timing a Mathew Barzal feed for his 23rd goal this season. Horvat came into the contest with just one goal and two points in his previous six games. He's up to 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) through 57 games this season.
