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Islanders Gameday News: North of the border and coming together

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That goalie isn’t there anymore. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images

Scrappy underdogs, just the way they like it.

Coming off a big comeback win against the Penguins, the New York Islanders are taking a quick trip north of the border to the Canadian capital. The Ottawa Senators play host.

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Recaps from the comeback:
  • Simon Holmstrom and J-G Pageau got the goals in the third period before Bo Horvat’s silky shootout winner. [LHH]
  • Isaiah George made his NHL debut and looked really good. He’s probably playing tonight, too. [Islanders] He impressed coach Patrick Roy. [THN]
  • The Islanders challenged the Penguins’ first goal for offsides because it seemed clear that Noel Acciari’s skates were still on the ice while he was entering the in-zone bench gate when the puck entered the zone. The officials didn’t just let the call stand; they “confirmed” it. Roy was and still is baffled. Thankfully, it didn’t matter a ton. [NY Post] Ultimately, it was determined that even though the puck entered when Acciari was still on the ice, it wasn’t possessed by a Penguin until Acciari was off. [THN]
  • The Islanders’ two home wins have both come in a shootout. I know, I don’t believe they can win them either. [NYI Skinny]
  • Cinematic recap time:

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Moving on:
  • A preview of tonight’s game.
  • George’s NHL debut was a “dream come true.” And he got a memorable game to do it in. [Islanders]
  • The injuries have forced the Islanders into their most comfortable position: scrappy underdog scraping by. Perhaps it breeds confidence. [Newsday]
  • And that mentality is bringing the team together. [THN]

Elsewhere

Last night’s NHL scores include the Predators losing again, this time to the Capitals. Also, the Golden Knights stole a regulation win in the final minute from the Oilers.

  • That’s bad news for the Preds, whose GM, old friend Barry Trotz, said he may have to enact the rebuild plan if things don’t get better. [THN]
  • Alex Ovechkin is up to 861 goals after last night’s game-winner. [Sportsnet]
  • The Golden Knights’ win spoiled Connor McDavid’s return to the lineup. [TSN]