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Senators 3*, Islanders 2 (*SO): Kevin Mandolese’s 46 saves steal the show at UBS Arena

Seems like the Bo Horvat boost is officially over, as the Isles have gone back to their losing ways, dropping three straight games (though mercifully, I suppose, at least picking up two points) against some pretty weak competition.

This game is particularly annoying, coming against a debutante goalie who made a ridiculous 46 saves (!!!) in his first-ever NHL game, and some of those were actually somewhat difficult ones, though the Islanders certainly made it pretty easy on him.

The thing is, this team still wants to make the playoffs, and unless a lot of things change (including probably getting a new coach), that’s just not happening.