New York Islanders Power Play Setup Options

The New York Islanders are having success on the power play for the first time this season. Here’s how they can set up both units to keep that success up.

At the 2:23 mark of the second period against the Edmonton Oilers, the New York Islanders were given a power play for a Darnell Nurse hold on captain Anders Lee. Less than 30 seconds later the puck was in the Oilers net.

With some nice back-and-forth between defensemen Ryan Pulock and Devon Toews they were able to pull Oilers defensemen out of position to open a shooting lane for Pulock. And the howitzer that came off of Pulock’s stick didn’t miss.

That power play goal marked Pulock’s third power play point over the last five games. A…