Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau, left, celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche with right wing Cal Clutterbuck, left wing Zach Parise and defenseman Andy Greene, back right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Denver. Credit: AP/David Zalubowski
And so the Islanders returned home from a five-game road trip having gained no ground in their longshot effort to get back into the playoff race.
It’s a small consolation, but they do come back to UBS Arena for a six-game homestand believing they’ve re-found some elements that have been missing for most of this disappointing season.