Even at this early point in Marc Gatcomb’s career, there’s a heuristic developing: If the 25-year-old can start creating havoc, throwing his body around on the forecheck, good things follow.&nbsp;

Just 28 games into his career, there’s already been ups and downs. 

But they’ve generally followed that pattern.&nbsp;

So it’s no surprise that when Gatcomb was asked Wednesday morning about what’s <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/undrafted-marc-gatcomb-carving-out-islanders-role-pleasant-surprise/">led to a solid run of performances</a> lately, he talked about playing to his identity.&nbsp;

Even at this early point in Marc Gatcomb’s career, there’s a heuristic developing: If the 25-year-old can start creating havoc, throwing his body around on the forecheck, good things follow. {ai:summary}<p>Marc Gatcomb, 25, is establishing a pattern in his early NHL career: when he plays aggressively and disruptively on the forecheck, it leads to positive outcomes. After 28 games, his performances have varied, but he attributes recent success to staying true to his playing style. #sports</p>

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