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Islanders: Barry Trotz accidentally finds lines that work

New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz (Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

After going down 2-0 in the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz had seen enough. His club was in the midst of a three-game losing skid and had given up eight unanswered goals over the last three periods.

So as the teams hit the ice for the second period, Trotz had shifted his top six around. He moved Jordan Eberle down next to Brock Nelson and Leo Komarov and then moved Josh Bailey up next to Barzal and Lee.