The New York Islanders hoped to carry over their strong play and success from Tuesday night’s visit to the Seattle Kraken. They certainly carried over the strong play, putting forth one of their best efforts of the season. The Isles created dangerous chances and recorded 47 shots on goal.
But the San Jose Sharks experienced the success. They broke a seven-game winless streak with a win in the shootout, largely due to James Reimer’s excellent goaltending. Sometimes, you just don’t get the breaks.
Big ‘Z’ Earns Another Distinction
Tonight, Zdeno Chara suited up for his 1,652nd NHL regular-season game, passing the similarly legendary Chris Chelios for most games played by a defenseman all-time.