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Red Wings leave Jimmy Howard 'out to dry,' get clobbered by Islanders 8-2

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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 didn’t help their struggling goalie out — 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.

“When you don’t start on time you put yourself in a tough spot,” forward Justin Abdelkader said.