That was a frustrating loss. The Tampa Bay Lightning stifled the New York Islanders in the way that the New York Islanders typically stifle everyone else. But the good news is that the Islanders played well.
More good news is that the Islanders twice this postseason have trailed a series 2-1 and come back to win both series. This Tampa Bay team is stronger than the Pittsburgh Penguins or Boston Bruins, but the Islanders have it in them to take them down.
Islanders vs. Lightning News
Recaps from last night’s battle for inches:
- We’ve seen those clamps before; it’s just that it’s usually us putting them on other teams.