Couldn’t even beat this guy. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Alex Lyon shuts out the Isles, whose offense remains bone dry. There were more games in the NHL on Tuesday night than the Islanders conceded shots in theirs, but that didn’t matter because the Isles were shut out for the second time in three games and the third time in this young season. They largely had … [Read more...] about Red Wings 1, Islanders 0: Offense struggles as Detroit wins with just 10 shots
Islanders News: Blanked for third time in first six games
Not much doing. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images That is, in my opinion, bad. The New York Islanders do not suck, as I angrily vented last night in the comments on the train home from that miserable game. But they sucked last night. I know what the shot counter says. Expected goals favored the Islanders, but at five-on-five, only barely so. That’s because, for the most part, … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Blanked for third time in first six games
Islanders vs. Red Wings: Liam Foudy gets the call
Sure, let’s face off late. | Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images The Isles begin life without Anthony Duclair. The Islanders continue their five-game homecooking stand (there’s a Newark game in the middle) as the Detroit Red Wings visit Long Island. The big news for the Isles is the absence of Anthony Duclair, out “long term” with a lower body injury, and who … [Read more...] about Islanders vs. Red Wings: Liam Foudy gets the call
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 302 – What Emotion to Feel?
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