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Islanders: Three takeaways from rough loss to Canadiens

Fresh off their 4-1 win in Detroit, the New York Islanders headed north of the border to challenge the Montreal Canadiens on the second night of a back-to-back. With the way the Islanders looked for most of the game, you'd think they'd forgotten their motivation in Detroit.

Here are three takeaways from Tuesday's game at the Bell Centre.

1. Thomas Greiss was the best Islander all night

Thomas Greiss allowed three goals on 39 shots. He was without a doubt the best Islander playing, and it was evident from pretty early on.