The real title of this episode is “Inexcusable Bullshit” but we don’t want to mess with the SEO overlords. Mike and Dan recap a week of good and bad, as the Islanders stay in the thick of the Metro despite some characteristically bizarre games. They start with Saturday night’s home game against Montreal in which the nine-round shootout wasn’t even the weirdest part. One … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 302 – What Emotion to Feel?
Anthony Duclair out ‘long term,’ leaving Islanders with unpleasant choices
It did not look good, and it is not good. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Julien Gauthier, not trusted with the game on the line, is waived as we await a different callup from Bridgeport. The Islanders took a big hit during Saturday’s shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens, as Anthony Duclair’s injury suffered in that game will keep him out “more long term than … [Read more...] about Anthony Duclair out ‘long term,’ leaving Islanders with unpleasant choices
Islanders 4*, Canadiens 3 (*SO): Isles make it difficult but win game, lose Duclair
The heroes. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It started so well, but finished as a nail biter, with Anthony Duclair a non-contact casualty. The Islanders got two points from a “schedule win” meeting on the calendar with the young and loose Montreal Canadiens, but they did it the hard way, coughing up a 2-0 lead as well as a late 3-2 lead before finally prevailing … [Read more...] about Islanders 4*, Canadiens 3 (*SO): Isles make it difficult but win game, lose Duclair
Islanders Gameday News: Les Habitants sont arrivés
Bang! | Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images The Habs are young and wounded and don’t defend well. The Isles need two points. The New York Islanders return home for five of their next six games, beginning this evening against the Montreal Canadiens. This is a game that the Islanders should take two points from. Montreal is a young and fun team but one that does not play much … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Les Habitants sont arrivés
Blues 1, Islanders 0 (OT): Goalie assist helps end goalie duel
“It’s not your fault...it’s not your fault.” | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Islanders get a point to finish a 1-1-1 road trip, but Ilya Sorokin deserved a little better. Blues winger Jake Neighbors scored 2:04 into overtime to hand the New York Islanders a 1-0 loss in St. Louis, concluding the Isles’ road trip at 1-1-1. The 0-0 regulation score masks what was actually a … [Read more...] about Blues 1, Islanders 0 (OT): Goalie assist helps end goalie duel