TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 21: Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders reacts to a goal by Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on June 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
With the semi-final series against the Tampa Bay Lightning over, what can we learn about the New York Islanders?
The New York Islanders took a step forward from last year. Instead of losing in six games in the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, they lost in seven games this time.