Surging Lehner, Islanders Are Going Above And Beyond What Literally Everyone Thought Possible

CBSNewYork.com

Forget the NHL, Robin Lehner is one of the best stories in all of sports right now.

While we’re at it, so are the New York Islanders.

To say it’s very surprising to see the Islanders in a playoff spot through 37 games is an understatement. They have defied all of the so-called experts who predicted utter doom for the franchise the second super-talented turncoat John Tavares took his pajamas and favorite bath toys with him to Toronto in free agency.

The Isles have taken it personally. They also have finally started doing things the right way. With grownups Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz now running the show, this team has basically spit in the eye of everyone. No one is saying…