New York Islanders left wing Zach Parise chases the puck behind Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zach Trotman in the first period of an NHL hockey game at UBS Arena on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
DETROIT — Often, slumping players or coaches on struggling teams patiently point to the scoring chances being created as an omen of better things to come.
This is not one of those times for the Islanders.
"We need the production right now," coach Barry Trotz said before Saturday night’s game against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. "It’s hard to win in this league as it is.