New York Islanders Third Line Is Struggling Immensely

The New York Islanders third line continues to struggle. The luster of Leo Komarov and Valtteri Filppula has begun to wear off.

Remember at the start of the year, Leo Komarov and Valtteri Filppula came flying out of the gate for the New York Islanders? Filppula had four goals and six points in the first six games of the season.

Well, Filppula has since slowed down. In the 35 games since that start, Filppula has five goals and 13 points. That’s a pace of just 30 points, which is right on par for what he was expected to do this year when the deal was signed.

If you want to look more specifically at his recent streak, he’s gone the last 18 games with just three points. That’s unfortunately not…