Islanders Anxiety - Episode 270 - The Race is Developing

On the first day of 2024, Mike and Dan recap two losses to Pittsburgh and one complete win over Washington, which left the Islanders in a precarious place as they head out west.

Despite the fanbase (aka “us”) brimming with confidence going into their games against the Penguins, the Islanders fell on their faces both times - once in a 7-0 disaster and again in a 3-1 loss featuring a number of strange coaching decisions. A feel good victory over the Caps was one step forward, but the team keeps taking two steps back. While around them, a mini-league of teams vying for the same playoff spots is forming, which is what’s truly terrifying.

With daunting places to play this week including Colorado…