Uniondale, N.Y. — Nothing went right for the Red Wings, and the score reflected that.
The New York Islanders jumped all over goaltender Jimmy Howard and a Red Wings team that didn’t appear to be ready early, and it led the Islanders to an 8-2 victory Tuesday.
The eight goals allowed were a season-high, a collection of defensive misplays, fluky bounces, and bad breaks.
But ultimately, it was a dreadful evening, and one of the hardest hits was to the veteran Howard, who is going through a painfully difficult season.
Howard, the beleaguered Red Wings goalie, only stopped four of seven shots in the first period before being replaced by Calvin Pickard.