Did I mention that this was a game with massive playoff implications for the New York Islanders? Two points tonight would have kept the Isles in a playoff spot. Instead. They lose 2-1.
If there’s one thing to take from tonight’s game, it’s the power play stinks. With six, that’s right six, opportunities, the Islanders notched zero goals. Sure they got eight power play shots on goal. But none went in, and that’s what matters.
Things started off well for the Isles. John Tavares notched his seventh point in six games and extended his five-game point streak to six with this highlight reel goal.