Psst, that guy’s open. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Islanders ran into a good goalie but also ran into themselves. The very, very, very orange Anaheim Ducks got a power play goal in each of the first two periods and that plus 41 Lukas Dostal saves was enough to keep the Islanders down for a 3-1 final Tuesday on Long Island. Mat Barzal got one back early in … [Read more...] about Ducks 3 (EN), Islanders 1: Not good enough
Islanders Back-to-Back News: Dropping the games against bad teams
This is last season, but there have been several times this season where the puck was sitting there like this and still didn’t go in. Frustrating. | Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Or maybe the Islanders are the bad team. Yet another night where the New York Islanders controlled the run of play as far as the underlying numbers show, and it meant absolutely nothing. … [Read more...] about Islanders Back-to-Back News: Dropping the games against bad teams
Islanders Gameday News: The unrest is the bottom six
Looking to get back on his feet. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Patrick Roy aimed to put the scuttlebutt to rest, while continuing to tinker with the fourth line. Ahead of the Islanders hosting the Anaheim Ducks tonight, Patrick Roy cleared the air on speculation that he and Lou Lamoriello aren’t on the same page regarding the roster and lineup. That … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: The unrest is the bottom six
Islanders News: What’s a team gotta do to get three regulation wins?
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