Just because the Islanders have some young players in key roles does not mean that they’re a team totally lacking postseason experience.
As team president Lou Lamoriello was building this squad over the summer, he knew they would need some veteran presence in the locker room to offset all the youth. So he brought in two Stanley Cup champions in Valtteri Filppula and Tom Kuhnhackl, along with wily winger Leo Komarov.
It’s added a depth to the group that has helped it stay even-keeled as the Isles swept the Penguins in the first round and will face the Hurricanes after their 4-3 double-overtime win over the Capitals on Wednesday.