The Islanders power play failed them in their 4-1 loss to the Capitals earlier this week. Naturally, Barry Trotz made sure the team spent ample time improving it.
Heading into Thursday’s tilt against the Bruins, the Islanders will have not scored a power-play goal in five straight games. That’s two Calendar weeks.
Their 0-of-4 power-play performance against the Washington Capitals was not only depressing both on paper and on ice, it’s the reason they dropped that game.
Trotz told reporters Monday night the Isles recent stretch wore down his players:
“…This was four games in six nights for us…and there’s still some travel involved for us no matter what you say.