The New York Islanders completed the season sweep of the Florida Panthers and a sweep of the Florida section of their three-game southern road trip. That makes the first time in history that an Islanders team has won 21 of its first 30 games.
They return home now, but their busy December does not let up: Next game is early Saturday afternoon vs. the Sabres at the Coliseum.
- Any concern that last year’s blossom under Barry Trotz by Brock Nelson can be assuaged, as he’s picked up right where he left off.