Islanders turn in another poor outing, fall to Oilers

Islanders goalie Robin Lehner makes a save against Edmonton Oilers' Alex Chiasson as the Islanders' Scott Mayfield tries to defend during second-period action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday. Photo Credit: AP/Jason FransonEDMONTON, Alberta — The Islanders didn’t respond from one of their poorer outings with one of their better ones, nor did they make a convincing argument to management that this squad can navigate the playoff race without help before Monday’s trade deadline.

The Islanders must heed this result. They must play better.

The Oilers won, 4-3, on Connor McDavid’s goal at 1:22 of overtime on Thursday night at Rogers Place. The Islanders were hemmed in in their defensive zone for long…