There was no way he wasn’t scoring last night. | Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Of course they were going to lose 2-1 in overtime and allow Patrik Laine to score. This is not a recording: The New York Islanders failed to score more than one goal and lost in overtime. This time, it was on the road against the Eastern Conference-worst Montreal Canadiens. The … [Read more...] about Islanders News: What else should we expect?
Islanders Gameday News: Pageau and the gang in Montreal
Let’s see how it turns out. | Photo by Arianne Bergeron/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders head to Montreal to test their worth against another “beatable” team. Having finally secured a third-period lead against the perennially short Sabres, the Islanders now head to Montreal to face the rebuilding Canadiens, one of the few teams to lose to the Rangers in recent … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Pageau and the gang in Montreal
Islanders News: Corner turned, perhaps?
Ilya was rolling. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images They held a lead for the second time in a week. Maybe Saturday’s victory over the Buffalo Sabres will set the New York Islanders down the right path. Perhaps they turned a corner, holding onto a lead and not giving up a goal. Or maybe the Islanders merely have the Sabres’ number this year, and there’s more pain to … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Corner turned, perhaps?
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 308 – Abnormal That They Did Something Normal
The last two Stanley Cup champions battle it out at MSG. Wait... what? Dan and dad again Mike recap the Islanders’ week of infuriating losses and one must-win before turning their attention towards Manhattan and the first Ranger Piece Theater of the season. In the run-up to American Thanksgiving and the day immediately following it, the Islanders did what they do best: blow … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 308 – Abnormal That They Did Something Normal
Islanders 3, Sabres 0: For one night at least, they bring it on home
It’s been too long since one of these was well earned. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Islanders break their third-period curse and actually add a goal while preserving Sorokin’s first shutout of the season. The New York Islanders took their familiar two-goal lead into the third period and {{{record scratch}}}...they won the game! In regulation! They even … [Read more...] about Islanders 3, Sabres 0: For one night at least, they bring it on home