One of the oddities in this odd NHL season being played amid the COVID-19 pandemic is the difference between home and away games.
That is, there is virtually none without fans in the buildings.
"It’s the same," Islanders coach Barry Trotz said before Saturday night’s game against the Penguins at Nassau Coliseum. "I know our record doesn’t indicate that but, for the most part, it’s the same. You’re familiar with the use of the boards a little bit and it’s more normal being at home than on the road. But it’s not much different."
That seems sad.