Isles fall at home again

The Islanders have not felt welcome at home lately.

They dropped their third straight on home ice on Saturday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Canucks.

Michael Dal Colle, Jordan Eberle and Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders. Thomas Greiss made 20 saves in his third straight start.

Nelson helped the Islanders force overtime when he scored with 26 seconds left in regulation. Ryan Pulock’s shot from the point deflected off Tanner Pearson’s stick, which pulled Jacob Markstrom out of position. Nelson then poked it home for his 21st.

The Islanders outshot the Canucks 17-5 in the third period.

“I liked our game,” Islanders coach Barry Trotz said. “There was a lot to like in our game. I would take that game most nights. I thought we were resilient getting a late goal.”

Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, for the Canucks, who won their fifth straight and improved to 14-3-0 since Dec. 19.

J.T. Miller and Tim Schaller also scored for Vancouver, and Markstrom had 34 saves.

“We are playing for each other right now and it shows,” Markstrom said.

Vancouver opened a 3-1 lead on Schaller’s fifth of the season 14:56 into the second. It was the first goal in 34 games for the 29year-old forward, who rejoined the lineup after being scratched in the previous four games.

Hughes’ shot trickled past Greiss to break a 1-1 tie midway through the second. Miller opened the scoring when he collected a rebound and flicked the puck past Greiss 2:09 into the first period. The power forward reached 20 goals for the third time in his nine-year NHL career. He also extended his point streak to five games.

“You like to think you get more wiser and learn stuff as you go on through your career,” Miller said. “I feel more comfortable. I know what my game is. I’m getting a great opportunity here. I’m just trying to make the most of it.”