Lee’s been one of the bright spots. Also, the Ducks don’t wear these anymore. | Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images Seriously, someone tell the Islanders they only have one of them. After an off day yesterday, the New York Islanders will hit the ice for practice this morning. Perhaps Patrick Roy will speak. The Isles have a very winnable stretch of three … [Read more...] about Islanders News: What’s a team gotta do to get three regulation wins?
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 303 – Driven Up a Wall
Oh, NOW, we’ve got to address these issues? Really? Mike and Dan take turns ranting about the Islanders’ week in which they were shut out (again), blew a bunch of leads (again) and generally did what they always do (again). In the span of five days they managed to get lose in regulation 1-0 after allowing just 11 shots, win in overtime after their best defenseman gave the puck … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 303 – Driven Up a Wall
Panthers 6 (EN), Islanders 3: Isles blow 3-0 lead as Engvall, Martin return
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images I mean, they were probably going to lose anyway, but they had to get our hopes up first. The Islanders burst out to a 3-0 lead with another slew of productive shots from the point, but the Florida Panthers steadily chipped away, like the Stanley Cup champions they are, climbing back for a 6-3 that felt oddly inevitable by the second … [Read more...] about Panthers 6 (EN), Islanders 3: Isles blow 3-0 lead as Engvall, Martin return
Islanders News: They’re really good at blowing the lead
What a night. | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images It’s arguably the only consistent part of the Isles’ game. Did you know the New York Islanders have held onto exactly one (1) lead this season? It was the game against Colorado—remember how optimistic we were way back then? I mean not overly optimistic because Islanders but still some optimism. And it was only because they … [Read more...] about Islanders News: They’re really good at blowing the lead
Islanders 4, Devils 3 (OT): Bo knows overtime
You, yes you. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Despite giving up a late equalizer, the Isles are rewarded for a strong effort with two points. Woot! And also whew! The Islanders sent another game to extra time — after giving up a late equalizer — but were able to finish it before the shootout, as Bo Horvat finished off a pretty combo with Mat Barzal to give the … [Read more...] about Islanders 4, Devils 3 (OT): Bo knows overtime