Sure, there are adjustments to be made, offensive and defensive Xs and Os that need work. But it’s the emotional side of the game that also needs improvement for the Islanders to snap their three-game losing streak.
That’s what coach Barry Trotz tried to reinforce during Friday’s practice in Philadelphia. That’s what was emphasized in a team meeting, with several players taking the floor.
The Islanders face the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center Saturday and Sunday nights looking to salvage some points out of this five-game road trip.
"I think it’s just to bring joy back in our game, something I think we’ve all lost a little bit," center Jean-Gabriel Pageau said.