Back to the New York Islanders Newsfeed

Islanders Anxiety - Episode 286 - The Assassination of Mika Zibanejad by the Coward Adam Pelech

Mike and Dan wade into the aftermath of the Islanders 4-2 win over the Rangers, including a coach disagreement, bad acting, entitlement and anger. Sponsored by Hot Topic.

After a blistering first period, the Islanders sat back while the Rangers took shots at a superhuman Semyon Varlamov. In the third period, Adam Pelech and Mika Zibanejad collided, setting off a thousand deranged takes from Rangers fans, who only got madder when Noah Dobson wasn’t penalized for a late boarding play on Vincent Trochek. Tensions were still high a day later and will be at a boil for the rematch on Saturday (and possibly into the playoffs).